(Belga) Led in two sets to nothing by Russia, 5th nation in the world, Belgium managed to completely reverse the trend on Monday in Belgrade to sign a convincing success in its third match in Pool A of the European Women’s Volleyball Championship .
Despite this great victory, the Yellow Tigers do not want to ignite because two crucial matches, against Bosnia-Herzegovina and France, Tuesday and Thursday, still await them. “Russia is the world top, a great nation of volleyball. It is unique to have been able to win today (Monday, editor’s note)”, launched Silke Van Avermaet, questioned by Sporza after the victory Belgian 3 sets to 2 (29-31, 21-25, 25-13, 25-22, 15-11) at the Stark Arena. Despite losing the first set after missing four set points, the Belgians showed another face in the third set. “We had to regain the energy, start from scratch. We went all out and it was over. Now we are already focused on the next two matches. This success against Russia is a bonus. Nothing n ‘is still done in this group, “warned Van Avermaet. For her part, Jodie Guilliams praised the reaction of the Belgian team. “We could only do better, our level was not that posted the day before (against Serbia, editor’s note). We started to serve and defend better in order to get back into the match. We also gained confidence by seeing that the Russians made more small mistakes, “said Guilliams, whose role is more important in the absence of Kaja Grobelna. “I am delighted to be able to help the team, I am always there for them.” She also underlined the importance of the duels against the Bosnians and the French. “These are the most important matches, it will be D-Day.” In the group A standings, Serbia leads with 9 points ahead of Russia (7) and Belgium (5). Follow France and Bosnia-Herzegovina, 3 points on the clock, then Azerbaïdajn (0). (Belga)
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