Dutch women claim home victory – 2012 CEV Women’s European Volleyball League

Women’s national volleyball from the Netherlands overcame Greek squad on Friday, while playing at home in front of the local supporters. 

The Dutch ladies totally dominated the scene and pulled off success by sending 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) on board. The Orange team took a winning start in the second leg of the tournament and bagged victory in the first encounter. Netherlands is currently ranked No. 2 in Pool C, whereas Czech Republic leads with the maximum points. 

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Czech Republic defeats Israel in the second-leg opener of 2012 CEV Women’s European League

Women’s volleyball teams from Czech Republic and Israel crossed their ways in the opening match of second leg of the European League on Friday. 

Czech ladies, who were clad in shiny blue, proved to be better in every aspect of the game and settled for the 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-9) victory. Israeli team, on the other hand, failed to break the ice and constantly remained without any win in the tournament. The Dutch city ALMERE hosted the match, while all the action took place at Topsport Centre. 

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Czech Republic women’s team ready to rumble at the European League – Volleyball news

The 2012 CEV Women’s European Volleyball League is set to be kicked off on Friday, June 1 with a total of 12 teams.

Women’s national volleyball team from Czech Republic will also be on board to prove its supremacy on the centre court. Czech ladies will be on a special mission to improve their ranking this year. The ambitious Czech squad participated in the 2011 edition of European League but could not manage to dig a spot in the top-three.

However, the team is once again ready to embark on adventure. This time Czech Republic will have the competitive edge of playing at home in the first round of the tournament.

The city of Brno in Czech Republic is scheduled to serve as a host to first week matches of Pool C, which will be composed of teams from Israel, Greece, the Netherlands, and hosts Czech Republic. The “Vodova” sports hall in Brno will set up the field of play for the thrilling encounters.



 

Czech Republic claims third consecutive win at the European Champions League – Volleyball news

Men’s national volleyball team of Czech Republic continued with its winning ways in the Pool B of 2012 CEV Champions League and added third victory to its count this past Sunday.

Czech Republic was challenged by the Dutch counterparts on day-3 of the tournament. Team from the Netherlands failed to overcome the skill-full rivals and received 1-3 (25-17, 12-25, 19-25, 18-25) defeat in the match. Romanian City Piatra Neamt hosted all the action and created an excellent field of play.
Victory improved the winning record of Czech Republic to 3-0 and allowed the team to take up the top slot in standings of Pool B.

For more details, please visit the following link: http://blogs.bettor.com/Czech-Republic-claims-third-consecutive-win-at-the-European-Champions-League-Volleyball-news-a157982

Baden Masters start with Country Quota Playoffs - Beach Volleyball

The 2012 Baden Masters Women's Beach Volleyball Tournament took centre stage on Wednesday, May 23 in Austrian city Baden.

Opening day of the tournament featured the Country Quota Playoffs, where tandems from Austria, Spain, Czech Republic, and Germany showcased their skills and competed for Qualification berths. To know about the results of Country Quota Playoffs of Baden Masters, please follow the link: http://www.cev.lu/BeachVolley-Area/Page_BeachVolley.aspx?param=CEV_Euro_Baden_2012&ind=18#page=Country

Four home duos make it to Qualification Tournament at 2012 Prague Open – Beach Volleyball

Out of seven duos from host country Czech Republic, only four advanced to the next stage of the 2012 Prague Open men’s beach volleyball tournament.

The tournament took centre stage on Tuesday and opening day featured the Country Quota Playoffs. Teams from three countries including host Czech Republic competed at the CQs. One of the home duos did not have to put up any effort as it earned the qualification after a forfeit. However, the rest of the teams got down to action and earned the berths.

The pairing of Hromadko and Weiss was the first to reach the qualifying round of Prague Open via forfeit. 

Here are the results of Czech Republic CQs:


·         Hromadko-Weiss CZE Bye
·         Kolder-Leikep vs. Platenik-Lebl  1-2 (17-21, 22-20, 14-16)
·         David-Lenc vs. PAVELKA-Studnicny 2-1 (21-23, 21-13, 15-10)
·         Bijecek-Doubravsky CZE Kufa, D.-Pridal CZE 0-2 (14-21, 15-21)  




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German duo makes it to the qualifying round of Prague Open - Beach Volleyball

The 2012 Prague Open men’s beach volleyball tournament kicked off in Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 22.

The opening day of the tournament featured the Country Quota Playoffs. Tandems from Brazil, Germany, and Czech Republic contested their skills to clinch the qualification berths. In the German CQs, duo of Markus Böckermann and Mischa Urbatzka came on top. They finished the first stage of the tournament with 2-0 record and clawed their way to the Qualification Tournament, which is scheduled to be played on Wednesday.

To read more about the German Country Quota Playoffs, you may click to the following link:
http://blogs.bettor.com/B%C3%B6ckermann-Urbatzka-earns-qualification-via-German-Country-Quota-Playoffs-Volleyball-news-a156447