Bulgaria under 20 sells powerfully to the European
Bulgaria’s national volleyball team for men under 20 is powerful for Euro 2022. Our boys, who hosted the qualification, defeated Denmark 3-0 (25:21, 25:16, 25:21). The match was the first for the team led by Martin Stoev in group F in the hall “Hristo Botev”.
The coach started with the following starting lineup: Stoil Palev, Georgi Tatarov, Erik Stoev, Vladimir Garkov, Lazar Buchkov, Boris Nachev, libero – Georgi Mitov.
The Bulgarians started with a shock with 6: 1. With a good game in defense and success in attack, they dominated the place of the game, when they led with 15: 8. This led to some relaxation and the Danes melted their liabilities to 1 point (21:22). However, the national team did not allow surprises. After a service by Stoil Palev after a series of points, and Bulgaria closed the game with two average blocks for 1: 0.
The beginning of another part was equal. Then our national team broke away with three points 11: 8. This was an important moment. The Bulgarians gained momentum again and increased the lead at 18:13. Until the end of the game, our team did not miss the initiative and succeeded with a big difference after Stoil Palev for 2: 0.
In the third part Bulgaria again shows more opportunities on the field and closed the match in three games.
In the first match of the program for the day, the Netherlands beat Estonia 3: 1 (23:25, 25:17, 25:17, 25:20). In the second match of the European qualification, Bulgaria will meet Estonia at 18:00 on Saturday. The Netherlands will play Denmark from 15:30.