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Eurovolley: Italy's women reach semifinals after defeating Sweden

Italy beats Sweden 3-1 to advance to the semifinals, showcasing great determination and resilience.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the knockout stage of the European Volleyball Championship, Italy achieved an important victory against Bulgaria, thus qualifying for the quarterfinals. The team displayed great determination, facing the pressure with reassuring words from player Orro, who stated that she had no fears regarding this stage of the tournament.

Subsequently, the Azzurre faced Sweden, winning an exciting match with a score of 3-1. Initially, Italy lost the first set 21-25, but then responded strongly, taking the next three sets with scores of 26-24, 25-21, and 25-23, thanks to a decisive comeback.

The crucial moment of the match occurred in the second set, where the Azzurre managed to overturn the score, gaining momentum in their performance. The team, led by Julio Velasco, demonstrated adaptability and resilience throughout the match.

With this victory, Italy qualifies for the semifinals of the tournament, where they will face the winner of the match between Poland and the Netherlands. This result marks the continued path of success for the Azzurre, who have now achieved six consecutive victories in the tournament so far.

Attention now turns to the semifinals, where Italy will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the final, in a journey that has already showcased the strength and cohesion of the team.

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