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The final four were played in December 1987 between Dauphins Créteil, Donk Gouda, Szentes and Volturno with Dutch club Donk Gauda becoming the first European champions by beating host Dauphins Créteil in the final. [1]
Créteil, France
Semifinals | Final | |||||
Donk Gouda | 14 | |||||
Szentes | 10 | |||||
Donk Gouda | 15 | |||||
Dauphins Créteil | 10 | |||||
Dauphins Créteil | 05 | |||||
Volturno | 06 | |||||
Third place | ||||||
Szentes | 12 | |||||
Volturno | 9 |
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