In a 2025 Nations League match, the German national team defeated the Czech Republic 3:1 (22:25, 18:25, 25:22, 23:25). The Germans started strongly with a well-organized block and effective serve, dominating the first two sets. In the third set, the Czechs showed character, led by Jehlarova and Svobodova, and managed to win the set. Leana Grozer's injury at the end of the first set did not deter the German squad, with her substitute Stautz successfully stepping in. In the fourth set, the match was contested until the very end, but Germany's more precise play brought them the final victory.

👥 Family connection on the court

Leana Grozer is the daughter of the famous German volleyball player Georg Grozer. In this match, she faced her stepmother – Helena Grozer (née Havelkova), who plays for the Czech national team.

📋 Rosters and point contributions:

Czech Republic:

• Jehlarova – 14 pts.

• Svobodova – 18 pts.

• Helena Grozer – 9 pts.

• Bukowska – 8 pts.

• Kulisiani – 8 pts.

• Brancuska – 7 pts.

• Mlejnkova – 5 pts.

• Grabovska – 2 pts.

Germany:

• Weitzel – 15 pts.

• Alsmeier – 14 pts.

• Waeske – 12 pts.

• Cekulaev – 12 pts.

• Stautz – 6 pts.

• Tabakuks - 3 pts.

• Kinderman - 3 pts.

• Leana Grötzer - 3 pts.

• Straube - 2 pts.

🇨🇿 Historic debut for Czechia

Czechia debuts in the Nations League after winning the Challenger Cup in 2024. The team showed potential and fighting spirit, ranking 10th out of 18 teams at the end of the first week of the competition with a balance of:

2 wins, 2 losses, and 4 points- a respectable performance for a debutant among the world elite.

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