The Bulgarian national women's U18 team secured a spot in the final of the European qualification, which is being held in Sofia. In Hristo Botev Hall, coach Atanas Petrov's girls played a dominant match and crushed Romania with3:0 (25:16, 25:19, 25:15)in just66 minutesof play. In the fight for the trophy, the Bulgarians will await the winner of the match between Turkey and Montenegro.
In all three sets, the national team players quickly built a comfortable lead even before the first technical timeouts, which allowed them to control the tempo until the end. The third set was particularly telling, where the difference became double-digits at 16:7, and Romania found no answer to either the aggressive serve or the solid Bulgarian defense.
Individual Performance
| Player | Team | Points | Aces | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eda Todorova | Bulgaria | 15 | 2 | - |
| Kalina Veneva | Bulgaria | 13 | 1 | - |
| Darina Naneva | Bulgaria | 11 | - | 1 |
Three Bulgarian players finished the match with double-digit scores, which is a clear indicator of the team's even and balanced attack. Ena Todorova was the main scorer, contributing 15 points and also applying direct pressure from the serve with 2 aces. Kalina Veneva maintained high efficiency throughout the entire match and also had key performances from the serve. Darina Naneva complemented the strong offensive performance with a contribution in blocking.
Unlike Bulgaria, no single volleyball player in Romania's squad managed to reach double-digit points, which once again emphasizes the hosts' superiority in all elements of the game.
With this convincing victory, Bulgaria demonstrated that it is ready for the decisive clash in the tournament. Atanas Petrov's team plays confidently, disciplined, and with clearly expressed collective dominance, which will be crucial in the final against the winner of the match between Turkey and Montenegro.
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