Italy – team
Though they had already secured their ticket to Brno and Prostejov after winning the first set, the home heroines showed the right focus and determination also in the next two to complete their run with a straight-set win.
Though he was debuting at the helm of the group, Mazzanti was very happy with his experience: “I am very proud of my girls. It has been an amazing experience for me and I enjoyed every single second of it. I just can’t wait for the World Championship to come” he said.
Miriam Fatime Sylla top scored for Italy with 18 points while team captain Elena Perinelli added 13 to the count of the “Azzurrine”. Andrea Strbova paced Slovakia with 11.
To read more news from this competition click on 2013 FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship – European Qualification.
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