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      First Referee
      Kenneth ARO
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      Second Referee
      Andrii KOVALCHUK
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      Saku Suurhall is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the Estonian capital Tallinn. Opened in November 2001, it is the largest multi-purpose hall in the country and holds slightly more than 7000 seats. It generally hosts basketball games, as well as other sport competitions, trade fairs, corporate events and concerts. In 2002 Saku Suurhall hosted Eurvision Song Contest. Over the years many international pop and rockstars have performed there. Just to name few - Sting, Ed Sheeran, Bob Dylan, Biffy Clyro, R.E.M., Metallica etc. 2019 Men’s European Golden League Final Four also took place in this hall. Capacity: 5000
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      Paldiski mnt. 104 B, TALLINN, Capacity: 5000

      Visitors coming by car have more comfortable possibilities for parking on the sides and in front of the hall. The parking lots of the adjacent shopping centres remain also nearby. Eurovolley FanZone is located in Vabaduse väljak (Freedom Square). From September 1st to 9th free shuttle buses are operating en route Vabaduse väljak - Saku Suurhall - Vabaduse väljak. Exact timetables and further details will be available at FanZone information booth. The public transport bring visitors right to Haabersti bus stop located just in front of Suurhall. The buses no 22 (from Vabaduse väljak), 42 (from Kaubamaja) and 43 (from Balti jaam) drive regularly from the city centre to the hall. Get directions

    Featured Players

    CROATIA LATVIA

    Ivan RAIC

    6
    CROATIA Opposite

    Bio

    Born in Sarajevo, Ivan was raised in Čapljina (BIH) and his gym teacher dragged him to the volleyball court. Highlights include, championship with HAOK Mladost in 2008, 2nd place in Challenge Cup in 2010, Greek Cup in 2021, Gold in Silver European League. Now he has a family so most free time is spent with his wife and children.

    In the second match of Day 4 in Pool D, Latvia will meet Croatia. Fans are looking forward to a rather equal fight delivered by both teams.

    Croatia were left disappointed after a 0-3 loss to Germany in their opener, and are hoping to redeem themselves in the upcoming match. Latvia, on the other hand, are looking forward to extending their good performance in the tournament. After showing a confident play and taking a surprising 3-1 win over hosts Estonia on the opening day, which also marked Latvia’s first ever win on European Championships, the team is hoping to continue their winning strike and fight for the chance to reach the next phase of the competition.

    #EuroVolleyM

    CROATIA LATVIA

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    CROATIA

    Address

    Trg Dražena Petrovića 1 ZAGREB

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    Contacts

    phone +385 1 5634 835 email info@hos-cvf.hr
    Team Leaders
    Tsimafei ZHUKOUSKI
    Setter
    Marko SEDLAČEK
    Outside spiker
    Ivan RAIC
    Opposite
    Team Schedule

    Previous Games

    13/09/2021 vs. 1 - 3 L play circle Go to Match Centre
    08/09/2021 vs. 3 - 1 W play circle Go to Match Centre
    07/09/2021 vs. 3 - 2 W play circle Go to Match Centre
    • All Time
    • 16
      Competitions Played
    • 1
      Titles
    • Competition
    • 10
      Matches Played
    • 6
      Matches Won
    • 60%
      Win %
    • 20
      Sets Won
    • 925
      Points Won
    • 48%
      Attack %
    • 47%
      Reception %

    Team

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    1
    ZHUKOUSKI Tsimafei
    Setter
    • Birth Date: 1989
    • Birth Place: Minsk
    • Height: 196 cm
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    2
    BAKONJI Bernard
    Setter
    • Birth Date: 1997
    • Height: 200 cm
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    3
    BRČIĆ Dominik
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 1997
    • Height: 186 cm
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    4
    HANŽIĆ Tino
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 2000
    • Height: 198 cm
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    5
    MITRAŠINOVIĆ Tomislav
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 2000
    • Height: 205 cm
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    6
    RAIC Ivan
    Opposite
    • Birth Date: 1989
    • Height: 203 cm
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    7
    SEDLAČEK Marko
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1996
    • Height: 202 cm
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    8
    SARCEVIC Sven
    Libero
    • Birth Date: 1990
    • Birth Place: Sisak
    • Height: 180 cm
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    9
    DUKIC Sandro
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 1992
    • Height: 201 cm
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    10
    SESTAN Filip
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1995
    • Birth Place: Zadar
    • Height: 195 cm
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    13
    PERVAN Hrvoje
    Libero
    • Birth Date: 1994
    • Height: 187 cm
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    16
    ANDRIĆ Leo
    Opposite
    • Birth Date: 1994
    • Birth Place: Karlovac
    • Height: 203 cm
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    19
    ZELJKOVIĆ Ivan
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1994
    • Height: 185 cm
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    20
    NIKAČEVIĆ Kruno
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 1996
    • Height: 202 cm
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    Staff

    ZANINI Emanuele
    Head Coach
    HRELJA Davor
    Assistant Coach 2
    ĆOŠKOVIĆ Tomislav
    Assistant Coach

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    CROATIA

    Overview

    LATVIA

    Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Match

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    Highlights

    Croatia entering the arena

    Highlights

    Croatia Sestan spiking vs Latvia

    Highlights

    LAT setter Petrovs searching for a point in place 4

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    Svans is sure: that was in

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    CRO Sedlacek against a steady block

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    Croatia celebrate their first victory

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    Match Report

    Croatia's first win at #EuroVolleyM

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    In the second rollercoaster of the day in Pool D, Croatia took 3-2 win over Latvia. Croatia’s opposite Leo Andric demonstrated a superb performance with 24 attack points (47%), two block points and six aces. Latvia’s top-scorer was also the team’s opposite Hermans Egleskalns with 19 attack and two service points.

     

    Croatia had a better start in the first set, taking the lead by a couple of points and holding on to it. By the end of the set, Latvia managed to tie the score to 22-22 and turn the set into a real thriller and eventually take a 30-28 win. Croatia’s Leo Andric and Latvia’s Hermans Egleskalns both scored six points for their teams.

     

    Croatia regained confidence in the second set and led again by Leo Andric’s strong performance, took a comfortable 25-20 win.

     

    The tables had turned in the third set, where Latvia took a lead and hold to it right from the start. Croatia got as close as 22-24 but Atvars Ozolins’ spike ended the set with a 25-22 win for Latvia.

     

    After a rocky start, Latvia had to chase Croatia for the majority of the fourth set and managed to even the score at 21-21. Both teams were unable to gain a two--point advantage for a while, but eventually Croatia succeeded to take 31-29 win and take the game into the fifth set.

     

    In the fifth set Croatia showed a motivated and concentrated play and ended the set and game with 15-11 win.

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    “It was an important game for us because Latvia is a direct opponent for qualifying to the second round. There were a lot of ups and downs, but we showed mental strength in crucial moments of the game, especially in the fourth set. After that, it was easy to win the fifth set.”

    Leo Andric
    Opposite of Croatia

    “It was not the same team that was here two days ago, I know them well enough to tell that. Nothing can be taken for granted at this tournament, every win here requires great work.”

    Avo Keel
    Head coach of Latvia

    The match in numbers

    160
    Points

    The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.

    155
    Duration

    The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.

    800
    Spectators

    Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.

    282
    Match Spikes

    The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.

    46%
    Reception Level

    An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.

    13-8
    Net Domination

    The number of successful point winning blocks of CROATIA compared to LATVIA.

    8-5
    Ace Count

    CROATIA number of service aces compared to LATVIA

    66-65
    Error Difference

    Errors leading to points of CROATIA, next to those from LATVIA