Germany demonstrate their strenght
More than 6500 thrilling fans saw a dominating German Team in the first set. At the beginning the Turkish Team raised a small 4-3 lead as a result of the strong serves from Neslihan Darnel. But the Germans reversed with a Maren Brinker on fire and took on a four point run (7-4). Especially German Libero Lenka Dürr convinced with lightning reactions in the defense. At the second technical time-out, the team of head coach Giovanni Guidetti already led by four points (16-12). Now it was an easy job for the German Girls to bring it home. Captain Margareta Kozuch converted the last ball at 25-19. Maren Brinker contributed her part to the powerful German game with seven points in the first set.
In the second set Turkey tried to set the pace, leading with two points at 3-1. But again the European Vice-Champion reacted with good receptions and strong attacks which was well prepared by setter Kathleen Weis to went up at 10-7. In an outstanding Eurovolley game Turkey fired back with an excellent Gözde Sonsirma Kirdar who scored six times and powerful serves to turn the tables to 16-10. However, the German Team kept cool and showed an impressive finish. Jennifer Gerties who took part primal for the second time at this European Championship, throw three points at 17-21 and opened an extra thrilling final. A burst of speed to 24-22 concluded the final set which was ended by a surprising ball of setter Kathleen Weis.
Team Germany set the pace also from the beginning of the third set and gained a 6-2 lead. Massimo Barbolini took a simplification time-out to make a clear statement to his team. Turkey increased their performance and were solid in service reception and stopped the powerful spikers Kozuch and Brinker several times at the net. Now Turkey were still ahead with three points (16-13). But at this game, the German Girls were not to stop. They celebrated a spectacular comeback again, thanks to captain Margareta Kozuch. At the end, the Team of Giovanni Guidetti fend two set balls (24-22), before a block from Kozuch ended a great game.
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