Poland sets higher aims after claiming final round berth – Volleyball

Men’s national volleyball team of Poland secured a trip to Sofia, Bulgaria after beating archrival Brazil in the last match of first round of the 2012 FIVB World League on Sunday, June 17.

Poles proved to be better in the four-set match and clinched success by sending 25-22, 25-23, 21-25, and 25-22 on board. The Ice Arena in Tampere, Finland provided the backdrop for the thrilling encounter. Success enabled Poland to join Bulgaria in the final round of the tournament and now the Poles have great many expectations to fulfil their dreams of holding the title trophy.

The head coach of the Polish squad Andrea Anastasi successfully led his team to the influential round. Next up, he has only one thing on mind and that is to put body, mind, and soul for the final victory.

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Finland falls to Italy in a five set thriller – 2012 European Olympic Qualifiers

Team Italian displayed an incredible effort in an Olympic qualifying match on Tuesday, which took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. 

The five-set thriller put both teams to a real test of skills and temperament. Italy proved to be better and emerged successful. The final set scores of the match were 3-2 (25-21, 16-25, 30-28, 16-25, 16-14). The Arena Armeec competition hall in Sofia provided the backdrop for the thrilling encounter.

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Bulgaria overcomes tough rival Slovenia in the opening match of European Olympic Qualifiers

In the opening match of 2012 European Men’s Olympic Qualification Tournament on Tuesday, host Bulgaria defeated visiting Slovenia in straight sets. 

Bulgaria earned the winning status by posting 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-22) on board. The home team was supported by a crowd of 6,000 at the Arena Armeec hall in Sofia City. Bulgarian team delighted the home fans with a winning performance and improved to 1-0. 

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