In a thrilling conclusion to the quarterfinals, reigning world champions Serbia secured their spot in the semifinals of the EuroVolley 2023 by defeating Czechia 3-1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-11, 25-14). The much-anticipated match saw Serbia join the Netherlands, Italy, and Türkiye in the battle for medals.
The quarterfinal match started with an intense battle in the first set, with Czechia emerging victorious with a 26-24 score. However, this early setback did not deter Serbian star Tijana Bošković and her teammates. They regrouped and dominated the next three sets, allowing their opponents only 32 points. Bošković led the charge with an impressive 33 points, while Maja Aleksić contributed a crucial 16 points. For the Czechia, Mihaela Mlejnikova was the top scorer with 19 points.
With this win, Serbia sets up a mouth-watering semifinal clash against the Netherlands in Brussels this Friday. Before that, there will be another epic battle between Turkey and Italy, promising a day of high-octane volleyball action.