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ECH M: Tough game, packed with emotions – said Anastasi

by WoV
source: cev.lu; Photo: cev.lu

Bulgaria upset more than 6,000 fans at ERGO Arena in Gdansk as the fourth-ranked side from last year’s Olympics and the 2013 FIVB World League beat hosts Poland in the Playoff round of the 2013 CEV VELUX EuroVolley. Bulgaria stormed back from two sets down to win at the tie-break (22-25, 22-25, 25-21, 26-24, and 18-16) and play Germany in the 1/4 finals.

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Bulgaria celebrate big victory

At the press conference after the match, captains and coaches of both team said that the match was spectacular.

“As we had expected this was a great match where both teams performed really good and fought until the end” said Poland team captain Marcin Mozdzonek. “One or two balls were crucial tonight. I would like to thank the fans and the organizers for what they all have done for us here in Gdansk. Though we are eliminated from the tournament, I can promise that this is not our last word and more is to come in the future”

“I have to congratulate Bulgaria for they always fight in every match they play. It was a very tough game, packed with emotions. I am of course disappointed with the final result but my players did their best to win tonight” added Andrea Anastasi. “I think that Tsvetan Sokolov did make the difference for Bulgaria and right now he is one of the best players in the world”.

“I would like to thank the local fans for the unique atmosphere we got to feel in this game” said Bulgaria captain Todor Aleksiev. “It was a pleasure for all of us to be a part of this great show. We have to prepare for the next game and I expect another tough match  as we play Germany”

“It was a great game for all of us and played at a very high level” said Camillo Placi. “If you look at the score, you see that the difference was really small but on the other hand it makes a huge difference if you are the winner or the loser in the end. I have to congratulate Poland on their excellent performance and to thank the fans. Starting from tonight our minds are set on the next clash with Germany”.

Read our coverage page at European Championship 2013 M.

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