Highlights
Overview
The two central European neighbours meet on day two of Pool B competition, after Slovakia snatched a hard-fought five-set victory over Spain and Austria lost to hosts Belgium in straight sets on day one. In the qualifications, Slovakia won Pool C, while Austria finished second in Pool D, behind Portugal.
Firkal (SVK) and Berger (AUT) before the game
Julius Firkal“Yesterday’s game was very tough for us. Now we are prepared for the game against Austria and hope to achieve another win.”
Outside spiker of Slovakia
Alexander Berger“Playing against the host country was really difficult and they were the better team, but we have prepared well for the game against Slovakia today and hope to come up with our first win.”
Outside spiker of Austria
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Match Polls
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Officials
First RefereeOlivier GUILLETFRASecond RefereeZsolt MEZÖFFYHUN
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Venue Information
Palais 12 is an indoor arena in Brussels used for concerts and spectacles. With a capacity of roughly 15,000 it is one of the largest indoor venues in Belgium. Located in the Heysel Exhibition Park, it was originally built in 1989 but was redesigned and reopened in its current form in 2013. Capacity: 10000
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How To Attend
Avenue de Miramar, BRUSSELS, 1020 Capacity: 10000
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Team
Team Schedule
Previous Games
18/09/2019 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
17/09/2019 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
15/09/2019 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
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15Competitions Played
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1Titles
- Competition
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11Matches Played
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7Matches Won
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64%Win %
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21Sets Won
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852Points Won
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47%Attack %
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55%Reception %
Team
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KRISKO Tomas
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1988
- Birth Place: Liptovsky Mikulas
- Height: 202 cm
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MICHALOVIC Peter
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Malacky
- Height: 200 cm
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ONDROVIC Peter
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1995
- Birth Place: Bratislava
- Height: 200 cm
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LUX Marcel
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1994
- Birth Place: Presov
- Height: 200 cm
12
PATAK Matej
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Dolny Kubin
- Height: 199 cm
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IHNAT Jakub
Libero
- Birth Date: 1996
- Birth Place: Kráľovský Chlmec
- Height: 192 cm
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KRAJCOVIC Simon
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1996
- Birth Place: Trencin
- Height: 209 cm
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FIRKAL Julius
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1998
- Birth Place: Humenne
- Height: 195 cm
Recent Results
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Match Report
Zatko, Michalovic drive Slovakia to second victory
Article
133
Points
The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.
117
Duration
The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.
1200
Spectators
Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.
208
Match Spikes
The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.
54%
Reception Level
An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.
11-8
Net Domination
The number of successful point winning blocks of SLOVAKIA compared to AUSTRIA.
3-7
Ace Count
SLOVAKIA number of service aces compared to AUSTRIA
49-41
Error Difference
Errors leading to points of SLOVAKIA, next to those from AUSTRIA
Juraj Zatko“We didn’t start very well, but after the first set we were able to change our game. This was a special game, because there’s great rivalry between our two teams since some of our players play in Austria. So we had to make sure to win. Moreover, our women’s team put some pressure on us by reaching the eighthfinals two weeks ago in the women’s EuroVolley. Tomorrow we’re not the favourites against Serbia, but we can play without pressure.”
Setter of Slovakia
Michael Warm“We had a very good start, but from the second set on, Slovakia raised their level and we couldn’t control their opposite Michalovic anymore. Tomorrow I expect a very tough game against Germany. They arrived at this tournament with very high expectations, but after two losses, they are in trouble. Yet, if they play at their best, they’re one of top favourites for the gold.”
Coach of Austria