After showing a lot of uncertainty in the 1st set, Poland rose and triumphed against Bulgaria by a 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-22) in Pool A of the 2020 European Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament in Apeldoorn. Polish team, who’s facing the absence of several important players, will have a day off, followed by a match with the hosts of the tournament. Malwina Smarzek-Godek highlighted the winning side with 24 points, while Maria Stenzel was outstanding in defense with 93% reception (28 digs, 50% excellent)! Elitsa Vasileva scored 15 points for Bulgaria and had 76% reception (49 digs, 35% excellent). Mira Todorova made 4 kill blocks.
Steered by Robin de Kruijf (14 points, including 6 kill blocks), the Netherlands have won their first match at the Qualifying Tournament, beating Azerbaijan in straight sets. Yelyzaveta Samadova put down 18 points for the losing side, including 4 aces.
2020 European Women’s Volleyball Olympic Qualifier, pool stage – Round 1
January 7:
POOL A
Poland – Bulgaria 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-22)
Azerbaijan – Netherlands 0-3 (23-25, 18-25, 22-25)
POOL B
Germany – Turkey 3-1 (25-15, 21-25, 25-21, 25-21)
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