Finland crushed Croatia’s volleyball in its EC opener

Finland ruled the match from the begin and treated all three units with fact.

Finland opened the men’s EC volleyball final event in fashion, as Croatia fell flatly 3–0 (25–19, 25–19, 25–22) in Varna, Bulgaria, in EC Preliminary Group B.

Finland ruled the suit from the start and treated all 3 units with reality. Finland is inside the pinnacle spot after the outlet spherical of the group, due to the fact inside the different fits Spain beat Bulgaria 3–1 on Tuesday and Slovenia beat Ukraine three–1 on Wednesday. The top 4 within the institution qualify for the playoffs.

The head teach Joel Banks was glad for a motive in Yle’s TV interview after the win.

“Absolutely terrific. There has been communicate approximately our inexperience, a variety of young human beings, however didn’t they play well! The win turned into the most essential element, and the young guys could have extra appropriate revel in, and 3-zero is a bonus,” said Banks, referring to the six EC first-timers.

To Finland will subsequent face the house crew Bulgaria on Thursday nighttime. Up against them is a team that become upset of their opening recreation against Spain and is also very hungry. The fanatical Home Crowd brings its personal and loud extra spice to the match.

“That end result was the worst possible for us. Well executed to Spain, they played a first rate sport, however we are able to face an in reality terrible surroundings on Thursday. It brings a project, and sure, Bulgaria is complete of the desire to reveal off besides. We ought to be prepared for that project and dare to play our own sport,” Banks reflected on Thursday.

“The stress is a chunk off now that we gained [Kroatian]. Now we will play in opposition to Bulgaria with the most liberated mind.”