After a qualifying group including Sweden, Hungary, Austria and Malta, which eventually led to the "Snömatchen" (or "Snowgame" in English), a single extra game, deciding the qualification group winner.
The preliminary round of the competition included Sweden, Hungary, Austria, and Malta, ultimately leading to the "Snömatchen" (or "Snowgame" in English). The outcome was decided by a single additional game that crowned the winner of the qualification group.