Despite missing key players Oleh Plotnytskyi and Vasyl Tupchii, Ukraine secured the victory in 2024 CEV Golden League, overcoming the previously undefeated Croatia and a great Czech Republic, thus dominating the finals.
In the semi-finals, Ukraine convincingly defeated Czech Republic, setting the stage for an intense final against Croatia, who won against Estonia on Saturday after a thrilling tie break.
The final match, held in Osijek’s Gradski Vrt, saw Ukraine overcome Croatia 3-1 (23:25, 25:19, 28:26, 25:19) in an exciting 134-minute showdown, handing to the rivals their first defeat of the season.
Croatia had a strong start, leading early in the first set and securing a well-deserved 25-23 win.
However, Ukraine bounced back in the second set with a 25-19 victory.
The third set was fiercely contested, with Ukraine edging out the rivals overtime, 28-26 while, in decisive fourth set, they sealed their triumph with a clear 25-19.
Both teams will compete in the FIVB Challenger Cup in China, aiming for a spot in the prestigious Volleyball Nations League.
Previously, Czech Republic down Estonia with the score of 2-3 (25:20, 22:25, 33:31, 25:27, 12:15) to secure the Bronze Medal.
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🏐| European Golden League 2024 | Finals
👉🏼 Sunday June 16, 2024
• 🥉| 16.00 (Local Time) | Estonia – Czech Republic 2-3 (25:20, 22:25, 33:31, 25:27, 12:15)
📍Nastavno-Sportska Dvorana Gradski Vrt – Small Hall Osijek (CRO)
• 🥇| 19.00 (Local Time) | Croatia – Ukraine 1-3 (25:23, 19:25, 26:28, 19:25)
📍 Nastavno-Sportska Dvorana Gradski Vrt – Small Hall Osijek (CRO)
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