ECH 2017 M: Finland take the first set to cause furious display of Bulgaria

Bulgaria will play in the quarterfinals of the European Championship, after a great performance in the last three sets against Finland!

Tsvetan Sokolov attacks

The Bulgarians fans had to worry after the first set when Finland managed to take the lead 1-0! 

However, in other three sets, we saw a tremendous answer from Konstantinov's side. They simply hammered the rival, especially in the last two sets, when Finland took 22 points in two sets...

Tsvetan Sokolov was the best player with 21 points, while on the other side Pekka Ojansivu had 11!

Bulgaria will meet Serbia in the quarterfinals while Italy will play against Belgium.

Schedule:

Bulgaria – Finland 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-11, 25-11) 

Italy – Turkey 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 31-29)

France – Czech Republic 20:30 CET

Poland – Slovenia 20:30 CET

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ECH 2017 M: Huge upset - Slovenia knock out Poland!

What a night for the Slovenian volleyball!

Tine Urnaut

Slobodan Kovac's side has managed to knock out the hosts of the tournament Poland, after smashing them in straight sets 

It was a lovely game for Slovenia. From the beginning of the game, they play at a high level, not allowing the opponent to stabilize the defense, which led to some wrong decisions in the attack.

This is the second time in a row to knock out the Polish team, as Slovenia have done it at the European Championship in 2015 when they lost in the finals against France.

The top scorers of the game were Alen Sket and Alen Pajenk, both scored 13 points, while on the other side there were no players with double digits. Michal Kubiak and Bartosz Kurek were not in the mood...

The Polish fans didn't expect an early elimination and Ferdinando de Giorgi will be under a huge pressure in the upcoming days. 

Slovenia will meet Russia in the quarterfinals!

Schedule:

Bulgaria – Finland 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-11, 25-11) 

Italy – Turkey 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 31-29)

France – Czech Republic 20:30 CET

Poland – Slovenia 0-3 (21-25, 21-25, 19-25)

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ECH 2017 M: Heynen chose 14 players

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Vital Heynen has selected 14 players who will represent Belgium at the European Championship in Poland.

Belgium Source: cev

Belgian team for EuroVolley 2017:

Setters: Matthias Valkiers, Stijn D’Hulst

Opposites: Bram Van den Dries, Gert Van Walle

Receivers: Sam Deroo, Francois Lecat, Kevin Klinkenberg, Ruben Van Hirtum, Tomas Rousseaux

Middle blockers: Arno Van de Velde, Pieter Verhees, Simon Van de Voorde

Liberos: Jelle Ribbens, Lowie Stuer. 

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POL M: In September Polish Super Cup

PGE Skra Belchatow and ZAKSA Kedzierzyn Kozle will face in the Polish Super Cup 2017.

Skra Source: skra.pl

The match will be held in Belchatow on September 23.

Rivals for the Polish Super Cup will be the finalists of the PlusLiga 2016/2017 and Polish Cup 2017 - PGE Skra Bełchatów (Polish vice-champion) and Zaks Kedzierzyn-Koźle (Polish champion).

With the Polish Super Cup will start new season 2017/2018 in Poland. 

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GP 2017: China won 3-2, Brazil the last semifinalists

After China and the Netherlands finished their last match in Pool J, now we know the pairs of the semifinals of the FIVB World Grand Prix 2017.

The leaders of Pool J China will face Italy in the semifinals while Serbia will play against Brazil since the Dutch girls suffered defeat from host 2-3 (25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 20-25, 18-16). Because of the one victory, Brazilian girls will continue with competition while the Dutch team will travel home.
Top scorer of the match was Zhu Ting with 33 points while on the other side Nika Daalderop scored 22 for the Netherlands.
The Netherlands held the lead but China made some solid blocks that shifted the momentum to their side, including the block by Gong to seal the opening set win at 25-23. They took alternate set wins in the next three frames for the match to be decided in the tie-breaker. China had a cardiac finish as Zhu’s power plays helped snatch the lead and the match win from the Netherlands.
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GP 2017: One of the longest point in F6

This point was one of the longest at the Final Six of FIVB World Grand Prix 2017


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GP 2017: Serbia outplayed USA in tie-break

Serbia opened the Final Six of the FIVB World Grand Prix with the victory of 3-2 (25-22, 25-17, 23-25, 18-25, 15-11)over the USA.

Serbia Source: fivb

Serbian girls could end this match much earlier since they led 2:0 in sets but the USA fought until the end. During the whole match, Serbia dominated in the block and Brankica Mihajlovićand Tijana Boskovic were the main attackers on the net. Of course, captain Milena Rašić and Jovana Stevanović also were very good.

The most interesting part in the match was in the second set when the USA led 12:8 and Serbia first equalized on 16:16 and after 18:17 made series of 7:0 for the final 25:17.

Also in the fourth set USA played like they have just started the match, they even led in this set 17:9. TeTori Dixonbecame unstoppable from the attack line.

In the tie-break, Serbia again played on the high level and deservedly won 3:2.

The starting list of USA: Lloyd, Dixon, Gibbemeyer, Kingdon, Murphy, Bartsch, Wong(L). 

The starting list of Serbia: Malesevic, Antonijevic, Mihajlovic, Stevanovic, Rasic, Boskovic, Blagojavic (L).

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GP 2017: China crushed Brazil in straight sets

What a great victory for China over Brazil in the opening match of Pool J of the Final Six of the FIVB World Grand Prix 2017.

China Source: fivb

China outplayed Brazil in only three sets 25-22, 25-17 and 29-27 and delighted the home crowd who filled out the hall to capacity.

Top scorer of the match was Brazilian Tandara Alves Caixeta with 18 points followed by Ana Carolina da Silva 12 while Zhu Ting scored 16 and Changning Zhang 15 points for China.

China dominated in block 12/6 while Brazil were better from the service line 6/1.

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POL M: Memorial Arkadiusz Gołasia 2017 in September

ONICO Warszawa, GKS Katowice, Jastrzębski Węgiel and the German team Berlin Recycling Volleys will perform at XIII Memoriału Arkadiusza Gołasia, which will be held on 23-24 September 2017 in Murowanej Goślinie.

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A year ago, a tournament won Lotos Trefl Gdansk, who defeated the Japanese JT Thunders in the final.

Arkadiusz Gołasia Memorial 2017:

Saturday, September 23

KS JASTRZEBSKI Wegiel  - GKS Katowice  13:00 local time

ONICO AZS Politechnika Warszawska - Berlin Recycling Volleys 16:00

Sunday, September 24

Match for the 3rd place 13:00

Final match 16:00