It was an interesting match up in the final of the -50kg category, the top two seeds KOLLAR Sebestyen (HUN) and Yahn MOTOLY BONGAMBE (FRA) were both equally as psyched as they stepped on the tatami, and as the contest ensued, proved they were equally unable to throw one another. In the end it was decided on shidos in favour of the French, meaning not only is he the current cadet European title holder but now has a world one to go with it!
The last head to head of the day was between Shahin ORUJZADE (AZE) and Zacharie DIJOL (FRA). The Frenchman was looking for the opening for his seoi nage but it appeared Orujzade was clued up enough to defend against it, however, with the focus on defence, he wasn’t taking thew time to find an attack himself, and eventually picked up a shido for passivity. With little action or tension, the pair went in to golden score.
It was an unfortunate end for both as they would have liked to end in a positive manner but ultimately, Orujzade was penalised for head diving, handing the close contest to Dijol.
Source: www.eju.net
