1991 Korfball World Championship
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The 1991 Korfball World Championship was the 4th edition of the major international korfball
competition. It was held in Belgium
on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem
, Brussels
, Ghent
and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium
defeated Netherlands
by 11–10.
* Portugal was awarded third place because it lost a match after extra-time. USA ranked above Australia on korf difference.
Korfball
Korfball is a mixed gender team sport, with similarities to netball and basketball. A team consists of eight players; four female and four male. A team also includes a coach. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1902 by Nico Broekhuysen. In the Netherlands there are around 580 clubs, and over a...
competition. It was held in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
on April 2-6, in the cities of Antwerp, Berchem
Berchem
The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek en Nieuw Kwartier .-Demography:Berchem's total surface is over ,...
, Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
and Turnhout. In a very close final, Belgium
Belgium national korfball team
The Belgium national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond , representing Belgium in korfball international competitions....
defeated Netherlands
Netherlands national korfball team
The Netherlands national korfball team is managed by the Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond , representing Netherlands in korfball international competitions....
by 11–10.
Pool matches
LegendPts = Points P = Played games W = Win (2p) L = Lost |
F = Korfs favour A = Korfs against D = Difference korfs (KF-KA) |
| POOL A | Pts | P | W | L | F | A | D |
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| 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 48 | ||
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 61 | −11 | |
| * | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 56 | 70 | −14 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 68 | 57 | ||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 63 | 66 | −3 | |
| 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 102 | −65 |
* Portugal was awarded third place because it lost a match after extra-time. USA ranked above Australia on korf difference.
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| 19–7 | Antwerp | ||
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| 10–9 | Antwerp | ||
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| 27–5 | Antwerp | ||
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| 21–15 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 6–23 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 8–9 | Turnhout | ||
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| 24–11 | Antwerp | ||
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| 16–10 | Brussels Brussels Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union... |
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| 9–8 (e.t. Overtime (sports) Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination... ) |
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| 8–12 | Antwerp | ||
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| 15–7 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 30–5 | Turnhout | ||
| POOL B | Pts | P | W | L | F | A | D |
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| 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 121 | 71 | ||
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 76 | 61 | ||
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 76 | 59 | ||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 67 | 67 | ||
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 70 | 94 | −24 | |
| 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 61 | 119 | −58 |
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| 6–19 | Antwerp | ||
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| 16–12 | Antwerp | ||
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| 8–20 | Antwerp | ||
| April 3, 1991 |
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| 14–9 | Antwerp | ||
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| 8–11 | Antwerp | ||
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| 14–20 | Turnhout | ||
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| 7–22 | Antwerp | ||
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| 14–18 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| April 4, 1991 |
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| 25–10 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 9–12 | Antwerp | ||
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| 10–24 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 24–33 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 10–12 | Antwerp | ||
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| 20–27 | Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... |
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| 27–10 | Turnhout | ||
11th–12th places
| April 6, 1991 |
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| 15–9 | Antwerp | ||
9th–10th places
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| 13–5 | Berchem Berchem The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek en Nieuw Kwartier .-Demography:Berchem's total surface is over ,... |
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7th–8th places
| April 6, 1991 |
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| 16–6 | Antwerp | ||
5th–6th places
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| 20–13 | Berchem Berchem The 'Ring', Antwerp's circular motorway which follows the track of the former city defense walls, cuts Berchem in two parts, separating the urban inner city area of Oud-Berchem from the more residential and suburban areas Groenenhoek en Nieuw Kwartier .-Demography:Berchem's total surface is over ,... |
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Bronze medal match
| April 6, 1991 |
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| 10–8 | Antwerp | ||
Final
| April 6, 1991 |
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| 11–10 | Antwerp | ||
Final standings
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