The MEVZA U18 women’s volleyball tournament semifinals concluded on the 11th of January, 2024 in Maribor, Slovenia, leading to an exciting finals setup between Slovenia and Croatia.
In the semifinals, Slovenia secured a decisive 3:0 victory over Slovakia, while Croatia mirrored this success with a 3:0 win against Hungary. This sets the stage for a thrilling final match between Slovenia and Croatia, with both teams vying for the tournament win and direct qualification for the U18 European Championship. The match for the bronze medal will see Slovakia and Hungary face off.
Women’s Semifinals Results:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Slovenia vs Slovakia | 3:0 |
| Hungary vs Croatia | 0:3 |
Earlier Women’s Tournament Results:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Hungary vs Cyprus | 3:0 |
| Czechia vs Slovenia | 3:2 |
| Croatia vs Austria | 3:0 |
| Israel vs Slovakia | 0:3 |
| Czechia vs Israel | 3:1 |
| Cyprus vs Austria | 2:3 |
Additionally, the MEVZA U18 Men’s tournament has commenced in Zadar, Croatia.
In Pool A, Austria stands out with two wins, while Croatia and Israel each have a loss. Their final pool phase match will take place tomorrow.
Pool B sees Slovenia in the lead with two victories, followed by Czechia and Hungary with one win each, and Cyprus trailing without points.
Men’s Tournament Results:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Austria vs Israel | 3:2 |
| Croatia vs Austria | 0:3 |
| Czechia vs Cyprus | 3:0 |
| Slovenia vs Hungary | 3:0 |
| Cyprus vs Hungary | 1:3 |
| Czechia vs Slovenia | 0:3 |
The pool phase of the men’s tournament continues on Friday morning 12th of January 2024 with the semifinals scheduled for the evening.
