The second day of the 2025 MEVZA U16 Qualifiers brought even more thrilling action as teams continued their battle for a spot in the European Championship Final Round. Here is a summary of today’s matches:
Men’s Tournament – Maribor, Slovenia
- CZECHIA vs. AUSTRIA: 3:0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-19)
Czechia dominated Austria in straight sets, showing exceptional precision and strong serves that left Austria struggling to respond. - CROATIA vs. CYPRUS: 3:2 (23-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20, 15-7)
Croatia staged an incredible comeback after losing the first two sets to Cyprus. They turned the tide in the third set and carried the momentum through the tiebreak to secure victory.
- HUNGARY vs. SLOVAKIA: 0:3 (21-25, 23-25, 12-25)
Slovakia outperformed Hungary with disciplined gameplay, closing out the match in three sets and maintaining control throughout. - ISRAEL vs. SLOVENIA: 0:3 (20-25, 19-25, 14-25)
Slovenia bounced back from their Day 1 loss with a commanding straight-sets win over Israel, showcasing their defensive skills and strong net play.
Women’s Tournament – Zadar, Croatia
- SLOVAKIA vs. CROATIA: 2:3 (21-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 10-15)
In a thrilling five-set match, Croatia managed to edge out Slovakia. Despite losing two consecutive sets after a strong start, Croatia dug deep to claim the deciding tiebreak. - SLOVENIA vs. HUNGARY: 2:3 (25-22, 25-13, 17-25, 22-25, 7-15)
Hungary mounted a spectacular comeback against Slovenia after losing the first two sets. Their resilience and determination paid off as they triumphed in the fifth set.
- CZECHIA vs. CYPRUS: 3:0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-18)
Czechia continued their strong form with a dominant straight-sets win over Cyprus, demonstrating their consistency and teamwork. - AUSTRIA vs. ISRAEL: 2:3 (25-20, 22-25, 25-15, 22-25, 11-15)
Israel showcased their fighting spirit in a back-and-forth match against Austria. Despite trailing after three sets, they clawed their way back to win the fourth set and the decisive tiebreak.
As the competition heats up, teams are feeling the pressure to secure points and strengthen their chances of qualification. The action resumes tomorrow with more matches that promise to deliver excitement and drama. Stay tuned for further updates from the MEVZA U16 Qualifiers!
