National team of Italy
However, the “Azzuri” defeated Finland 3:1 (23:25, 25:20, 25:22, 25:22) and they have qualified for the semifinals of the European Championship.
The Finland have proved that they are really tricky opponent for every team at this European Championship. In the first set, Finland was a better side. Their setter had a more options in attack, and at the end, they took a lead in game by winning first set 25:23.
However, the next two sets go to Italy. The “Azzuri” raised their game and made comeback. They had to take Finland seriously and pushed themselves to the maximum for 2:1 lead.
In the fourth set, Mauro Berruto’s team finished the job with 25:22, and they will play against Bulgaria or Germany at the football stadium in Denmark.
Ivan Zaytsev was the best player on Italy’s side with 18, while Urpo Sivula scored 22 for defeated team.
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