The French team faced the challenge of Italy in the gold medal match at the Pajulahti Hall.

France produced a dominant performance to clinch a comfortable 95-28 win over the Italians.

The bronze medal was earned by Ireland as they emerged as 42-24 winners against Portugal.

Portugal were, though, able to celebrate success as goalball competition drew to a conclusion.

The Portuguese squad had progressed to the final due to a 5-3 semi-final win over Romania yesterday.

They clinched top spot on the podium by earning a 5-2 victory against Germany.

Britain, who suffered defeat to Germany in the semi-finals, won the bronze medal match.

The British team won by a narrow 3-2 score against Romania.

The European Para Youth Games were organised by the European Paralympic Committee.

They were hosted by the Finnish Paralympic Committee at Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Centre.