Bulgaria's U16 national team recorded a second victory at the European Championship, organized by CEV, after decisively defeating Serbia 3:0 (25:21, 26:24, 25:17) in a match from Round IV in Group II. The match was played in the hall of the Russian-Armenian University and lasted 72 minutes.
Svetozar Ivanov's boys showed exceptional control over the game, especially in the third set, where they dictated the pace from start to finish. The Bulgarian team now has 2 wins, 2 losses, and 6 points, occupying fifth place in the group, although without chances to qualify for the semifinals.
Match statistics: Bulgaria – Serbia
| Category | Bulgaria | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Successful attacks | 42 | 34 |
| Blocks | 9 | 2 |
| Aces | 5 | 3 |
| Points after opponent's errors | 17 | 22 |
| Total points won | 73 | 61 |
The Bulgarian team won decisively in all key elements of the game:
Attack played a crucial role – 42 successful finishes against 34 for the opponent.
Blocking made a significant difference – 9 points against only 2 for Serbia, which shows excellent game reading and positioning.
Aces also tipped the scales – 5 serves directly brought points for the Bulgarians.
Although Serbia received more points after our errors (22), the overall balance was entirely in our favor – 73:61 points.
Top scorers
Krastin Ilov– 24 points (including 2 blocks and 2 aces), 61% attack efficiency.
Ivan Antonov- 14 points, 43% efficiency, key contribution in reception.
Last match in the group: against Turkey
Tomorrow (July 28) at 11:30 AM Bulgarian time, Bulgaria will face Turkey, also with two victories so far. The match will be the last for the Bulgarian team in the group stage and will be important for a more prestigious final ranking.
