Ukraine win gold after defeating Italy in women's team sabre final

Ukraine win women's team sabre gold

Ukraine have taken fencing gold at the European Games after defeating Italy in the women's team sabre final.

The nine-strong Ukrainian team won 45-43.

Russia defeated France 45-29 to take bronze, while home nation Azerbaijan finished fifth after defeating Poland 45-41.

It is Ukraine's seventh gold medal of the Games.

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