Thus, after double win (3-1 in first leg), Azerbaijani NT advanced to the finals of European version of the FIVB World League where it will play against rookies Slovakia. Polina Rahimova topped Azerbaijani scorers with 19 points. Anthi Vasilantonaki had 12 for Greece.
In their premiere participation in the tournament, Slovakia progressed to the gold medal duel. After prevailing in the first leg against Slovenia on road (3-2), they once more beat same rivals 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-13, 25-15). Jaroslava Pencová was the best scorer in the winning team with 18 points while Živa Recek collected 13 in Slovenia.
The first match of finals is scheduled for June 30 in Nitra, Slovakia, followed by re-match on July 3 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
FINAL ROUND / SEMIFINAL 1 /
Game | Date/Time | Teams | Set | Result per set | Stats | Videos | ||
1st game | 22. 06. 2016 20:00 | Slovenia ( W ) | vs | Slovakia ( W ) | 2:3 | 16:25; 25:18; 26:24; 17:25; 12:15 | STAT | |
2nd game | 26. 06. 2016 18:00 | Slovakia ( W ) | vs | Slovenia ( W ) | 3:1 | 25:18; 22:25; 25:13; 25:15 | STAT |
FINAL ROUND – 13 / SEMIFINAL 2 /
Game | Date/Time | Teams | Set | Result per set | Stats | Videos | ||
1st game | 25. 06. 2016 18:00 | Greece ( W ) | vs | Azerbaijan ( W ) | 1:3 | 23:25; 21:25; 25:23; 19:25 | STAT | |
2nd game | 26. 06. 2016 18:00 | Azerbaijan ( W ) | vs | Greece ( W ) | 3:1 | 25:22; 9:25; 25:15; 25:16 | STAT |
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