Netherlands and Azerbaijan start #EuroVolleyU22M qualifier with a bang

A #EuroVolleyU22M qualifier is taking place this weekend in Kosovo’s capital city, Pristina, and the competition started on Friday with the Netherlands and Azerbaijan emerging victorious from their respective Pool E matches.

The young ‘Oranjes’ beat Slovakia 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-21) at the Palace of Youth and Sports in Pristina. The Dutch team imposed their quality and prowess – even though Slovakia did stand more of a chance in the third set, which they eventually lost after a mighty comeback from the Netherlands. In Friday’s other fixture, Azerbaijan beat hosts Kosovo 3-0 (25-17, 25-11, 25-20). The young Kosovar players coached by Faton Mustafa fought hard, especially in the first and third sets, but eventually had to accept defeat, and they will be trying to take their lessons before Saturday’s second match of the competition against Slovakia.