The three time world champions were beaten in last year's European final in Bucharest but won both of their matches at Museum Square in Dutch capital Amsterdam today.

Hungary were their first opponents and the Serbians recorded a comfortable 21-13 win.

They then overcame Spain 21-9 to finish top of Pool A and move into the quarter-finals.

Despite losing to the Serbians this evening, Spain defeated Hungary 18-15 in their match earlier today to secure second place and advance to the last eight.

Ukraine finished top of Group D in the men's competition.

They first defeated Turkey 22-14 before claiming a 21-12 win over The Netherlands this evening.

The Dutch team did secure second, however, after edging Turkey 21-17 earlier today.

Russia secured top spot in Group B of the women's event and progressed to the quarter-finals.

They opened today's play with a 22-11 win over Slovakia before sealing first place with a narrow 14-13 win over Spain.

The Spaniards are sill through as they defeated the Slovaks 21-4 to clinch second.

Italy clinched top spot in Group C after recording a 21-11 win over the Czech Republic and a 14-11 success over Serbia.

Also through to the last eight are the Serbians after they beat the Czechs 18-16 earlier today.

The quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches will bring the competition to a close tomorrow.

This is the first major European 3x3 tournament since the sport became an Olympic event.

It was confirmed in June by the International Olympic Committee that 3x3 will make its Games debut at Tokyo 2020.