Slovaks did not find a recipe for Olympic winners: In the first appearance at the European Championships we did not even get a set – Športky.sk

TALLIN – Slovak volleyball players lost in their first performance at the European Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. In Friday’s match, the C-groups were not enough for the Olympic winners from France 0: 3.

The Slovaks won the first point in the first set, the French later took the lead 10: 5. In the final at 24:20, the Slovaks deflected two setball, the French turned into a third.

In the second set, the Slovak national team was already leading 7: 3, but their opponents turned the score around, later taking the lead 11: 9. Thanks to Paták, it was then tied at 14:14, but the favorite managed the ending better again.

Even in the third set, the Slovaks kept up with their opponent. Although they lost at the beginning, later the state was undecided 16:16. Then the French bounced back by a difference of four points and finally won the set in a ratio of 25:19.

C-group
France – Slovakia 3: 0 (22, 20, 19)

Decisions: Asipchik (BLR) and Ovuka (UKR)

votes after the match:
Marek Kardoš SR coach: “The biggest difference was in the details. But we played well in the defense, that’s fine. Overall, we played a balanced game with the favorite. It was clear that they were more played than us. It must be acknowledged that we lost to an opponent who will play for medals. We have to move on. “

Peter Michalovič, Slovak player: “I don’t think we need to be ashamed, even though we had worse passages when we had to play riskier. I hope we avoid such mistakes tomorrow.”

Šimon Krajčovič, Slovak player: “We gave a good performance, we were a worthy opponent. They played it in the end. They had to play one hundred percent to beat us, they couldn’t afford to relax. The French played better in defense.”

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