Highlights
Overview
In a remake of the EuroVolley 2017 bronze medal match, which Serbia won, hosts Belgium and the southern European powerhouse will clash in a direct battle to stay undefeated and a de facto final for the first place in the pool. The Red Dragons have won all of their four matches in the pool so far and this is their last one before the eighthfinals, while the Serbs have claimed three victories so far and have one more game to play on Thursday, against winless Austria.
Seppe Baetens“Now that we’ve reached our goal to be first or second in the pool, but now we want beat the strong team of Serbia, because it would put us on top of the final standings, but, more importantly, give us a mental boost before the next stages of the tournament.”
Outside spiker of Belgium
Uros Kovacevic“For sure it is very important for us to take the first place in the pool. We came here to win every single game. This will be a difficult match against a very strong team, supported by a lot of Belgian fans, but of course we will do our best to win.”
Outside spiker of Serbia
Kovacevic (SRB) in the mixed zone
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Match Polls
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Officials
First RefereeErdal AKINCITURSecond RefereeDobromir DOBREVBUL
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Venue Information
Lotto Arena is an arena in Antwerp, Belgium. It has a seating capacity for 8,050 people for concerts and 5,218 for sporting events. The arena opened on March 10, 2007, after nine months of construction. It is located in the district of Merksem, adjacent to the Sportpaleis. Capacity: 5019
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How To Attend
Schijnpoortweg 119, MERKSEM ANTWERP, 2170 Capacity: 5019
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Team
Team Profile
BELGIUM
Address
p.a. HIVE5 Cours St Michel 30 A, 2° étage EtterbeekContacts
Team Schedule
Previous Games
21/09/2019 | vs. | 2 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
18/09/2019 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
17/09/2019 | vs. | 3 - 0 | W | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
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28Competitions Played
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1Titles
- Competition
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6Matches Played
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4Matches Won
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67%Win %
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14Sets Won
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486Points Won
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48%Attack %
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58%Reception %
Team
3
DEROO Sam
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: Beveren-Waas
- Height: 203 cm
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VAN DEN DRIES Bram
Opposite
- Birth Date: 1989
- Birth Place: Leuven
- Height: 208 cm
2
TUERLINCKX Hendrik
Opposite
- Birth Date: 1987
- Birth Place: BELGIUM
- Height: 195 cm
5
GROBELNY Igor Oskar
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1993
- Birth Place: Radom
- Height: 194 cm
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VAN DE VELDE Arno
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1995
- Birth Place: Aalst
- Height: 210 cm
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VAN DE VOORDE Simon
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1989
- Birth Place: BELGIUM
- Height: 208 cm
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RIBBENS Jelle
Libero
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: BELGIUM (Brasschaat)
- Height: 185 cm
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ROUSSEAUX Tomas
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1994
- Birth Place: Jette
- Height: 199 cm
Staff
Head Coach
Assistant Coach 2
Assistant Coach
Recent Results
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Match Report
Jovovic guides Serbia to 3-0 over Belgium to top Pool B
Article
103
Points
The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.
80
Duration
The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.
4400
Spectators
Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.
164
Match Spikes
The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.
47%
Reception Level
An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.
11-7
Net Domination
The number of successful point winning blocks of BELGIUM compared to SERBIA.
0-3
Ace Count
BELGIUM number of service aces compared to SERBIA
33-20
Error Difference
Errors leading to points of BELGIUM, next to those from SERBIA
Igor Grobelny“I had nothing to lose, when I joined the Red Dragons in the second set. I must grab the chances that the coach gives me. I tried to help the team, and I am happy that my attacks were successful. Serbia were very strong today, but we’ll try again to beat them next time.”
Outside spiker of Belgium
Slobodan Kovač“This was an important victory. I am happy with the good result. But this first place means nothing. It is possible that we meet the Belgian team again in the quarterfinals. That is why the game of today is important for our morale and our confidence. We did a good job.”
Coach of Serbia