France’s Unbeaten Run: France bests Slovakia 3-0, marking their fourth straight EuroVolley win. Up next: a crucial match with the Netherlands.
Türkiye Maintains Lead: Ranked first globally, the Turkish Women’s Volleyball Team records their third win by overcoming the Czechia 3-1. Greece awaits them.
Serbia Bounces Back: Despite initial hiccups against Poland, Serbia secures a 3-1 win. Star player Tijana Bošković lauds the team’s spirit.
Romania’s Narrow Escape: In a gripping contest, Bosnia and Herzegovina falls short, losing 3-2 to Romania, making Romania’s next phase entry certain and Bosnia’s upcoming clash with Italy decisive.
Spain’s Resurgence: With a 3-1 victory over Finland in Tallinn, Spain edges closer to progressing, with commendable plays led by coach Pascual Saurín.
Ukraine Halts Belgium: Despite Belgium’s efforts, Ukraine dominates with a 3-0 victory. Belgium’s sights now set on Poland.
Sweden Overpowers Germany: Even with home advantage, Germany couldn’t fend off Sweden, succumbing 3-1. Germany’s absence of key player Hanna Orthmann was felt.
Switzerland Ousts Croatia: Ending the day, Switzerland eliminates Croatia with a 3-1 win, gearing up confidently for their face-off with Bulgaria.
Matches on August 21:
Group A – Ghent, Belgium:
- Poland vs. Serbia 1-3 (25-18, 13-25, 23-25, 18-25)
- Belgium vs. Ukraine 0-3 (18-25, 23-25, 23-25)
Group B – Turin, Italy:
- Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Romania 2-3 (25-12, 24-26, 21-25, 25-21, 11-15)
- Croatia vs. Switzerland 1-3 (19-25, 25-16, 22-25, 24-26)
Group C – Dusseldorf, Germany:
- Czechia vs. Türkiye 1-3 (23-25, 20-25, 25-20, 17-25)
- Germany vs. Sweden 1-3 (25-13, 16-25, 18-25, 18-25)
Group D – Tallinn, Estonia:
- France vs. Finland 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-12)
- Spain vs. Finland 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 26-24, 26-24)
Group Compositions:
- Pool A (Belgium): Slovenia, Belgium, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary
- Pool B (Italy): Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland
- Pool C (Germany): Azerbaijan, Germany, Türkiye, Czechia, Sweden, Greece
- Pool D (Estonia): Finland, Estonia, Netherlands, France, Slovakia, Spain