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The Galician city of Corunna hosted the European Junior Cup.
In this European Cup involving over two hundred competitors from 13 countries, which gives an idea of ​​the importance of the tournament.
The Judo Club Ciudad de Murcia had two judokas to this European Cup: Olga Jimenez and Pablo Guerrero.
Both came to this meeting with the band to be among the favorites, as Olga holds the title of Champion of Spain in -52 kg, while Paul is the runner-up Spain in -66 kg.
Olga began its journey with a very difficult battle, as they faced the champions of Spain Cadet.
Olga came out really focused from the first second fighter and never gave options to Madrid asserting their status as favorite.
In the second round he faced a Portuguese, which also expired, without fanfare, without complications.
The semi-final was tough, as he faced the current Absolute Champion of Spain.
He knew that the fight would be very even and decide a genius or a mistake.
Olga had to develop tactics clearly and followed to perfection.
In the absence of a minute to finish the fight and equality on the scoreboard came Olga's genius, explosive action that achieved the Ippon, victory and qualification for the final.
The end would be against the Canadian representative.
Canadian superiority throughout the competition, also led to the final and Murcia could do little to stop his opponent.
Olga climbed for the first time to a European podium with these points Junior and wide the advantage in the National Ranking Junior, which is led by the Murcia.
Paul competed in a weight complicated by the number of athletes and the quality of them all.
If first fight was going to be facing a tough German.
Just start fighting German was sanctioned and Paul not only knew how to manage the lead, but with a minute to the extended due to a new sanction for his rival.
In the second round he faced a tough fight Portuguese and barely fifteen seconds, which was the time it took Paul to score ippon.
In the quarter was English rival Ireland.
The anticipated fighting very hard because English had won his first two bouts, showing their quality and strength.
But it soon became more complicated when, without much justification, the referee penalizes Paul.
Given this, the Murcia had to risk and Britain extended its lead with a Yuko.
Paul in no time turned away from the battle and the last minute put the ropes to his rival, but ended up losing the fight.
In playoffs, first round had to face one of the bronzes Spain Junior Championship, which dominated from start to finish.
I only fight him away from contest the medal.
The fight would be against another Englishman.
Paul lamented the only lapse of concentration he had and took his opponent perfectly.
Paul had to settle for a very creditable 7th place, which gives its first European ranking points and holds 2nd in the National Ranking.
Source: Judo Club Ciudad de Murcia
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