In a shocking turn of events at EuroVolley’s Pool D in Israel, Romania’s volleyball team delivered a remarkable performance by defeating the Olympic champions, France, with a 3-1 scoreline. Star player Adrian Aciobanitei shone brightly by contributing 20 points, boasting a 77% execution in attacks. Romania’s excellent blocking, with nine kill blocks, played a pivotal role in their victory. Despite being superior in attacks, France’s 31 errors dramatically impacted their overall performance.
In another thrilling encounter, Portugal battled Türkiye, with both teams showcasing immense skill and tenacity. Portugal eventually clinched victory in a closely contested five-set match. Lourenco Martins and Alex Ferreira emerged as standout players, amassing 23 and 24 points, respectively.
Pool D
France vs. Romania 1-3 (23-25, 25-16, 18-25, 21-25)
Portugal vs Türkiye 3-2 (26-24, 21-25, 15-25, 28-26, 15-13)
