The European Nations Cup 2021, in the discipline Pro Evolution Soccer concluded on Tuesday, 24 August in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.
The three-day competition, endorsed by the International Esports Federation (IESF) and organized by the European Esports Federation (EEF) and the Ukrainian Esports Association, was held for the first time in Ukraine. This tournament, which was attended by the best players from Europe, was also supported by the Ukrainian government.
Eleven national teams from Europe participated in the competition: Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Slovakia and Serbia. All of the national teams were mixed in four groups and most of the group stage matches were played on the first day of the European Nations Cup.
Before the finals began, a third-place match was played in which Portugal defeated North Macedonia 2-1. Immediately after that, the match everyone was waiting for got underway. Final match was the best of three, so a very exciting finals competition was expected.
The Serbian representative was strong and effective and surprised everyone with a straight 3:0 win to confirm Serbia’s domination in eFootball this year. In addition to the big trophy, the Serbian representative also won a prize of €2,000!
About the International Esports Federation
IESF is the unifying body for World Esports. Founded in 2008 by nine-member nations, IESF is currently composed of over 100 Member Federations across five continents. IESF brings together all Esports stakeholders to achieve a united ecosystem for the development of sustainable and responsible gaming worldwide. The IESF Esports World Championship is the biggest multi-sport spectacle of Esports in the world. IESF also organizes the annual Global Esports Executive Summit in order to support the highest standard of Esports governance worldwide.
