Bulgaria Defeats Czech Republic in Eurovolley Match in Sofia

Sports | October 10, 2015, Saturday // 22:56|  views

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Bulgaria has secured a tough victory over the Czech Republic in a match of the 2015 Men's European Volleyball Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria. 

After losing a weak game by 19:25, the Bulgarian team started the second one catching up on the opponent point after point and eventually winning the game 25:20.

The third game, however, was also overwhelmingly lost to the Czechs - 16:25.

Bulgaria then brought the match to a tie break by scooping 25 points in the fourth game.

The tie break itself ended 15:9.

This comes after Friday's triumph of the Bulgarians against Germany by 3:0.

The next challenge for Bulgaria's team will be delivered on Sunday by the Netherlands. As of Saturday evening the two teams have 5 points each, vying for the firs place in their Pool A.

Next in Pool A come the Czech Republic and Germany, with 1 point each.

Pool A and Pool C matches are played in the Bulgarian cities of Sofia and Varna respectively, while Pool B and D matches are held in Italy's Turin and Busto Arsizio as the two countries are co-hosting the tournament.

Interim standing in preliminary pools can be followed here.

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Tags: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Eurovolley, 2015 Men's European Volleyball Championship, volleyball

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