FIVB U21 Men’s World Championship European Qualification has confirmed two tickets to the U21 Men’s World Championship (WCH) hosts by Czech Republic on 23 June. Ukraine from Pool E and Poland from Pool F together with Russia, Italy and host Czech Republic, will compete with other teams from Asia, Africa and Pan America in this summer.
Pool E in Požarevac (SRB)
Ukraine vs Serbia 3-1 (26-24, 25-12, 18-25, 25-22)
Ukraine recorded their third straight win in as many matches in the European qualifier – Pool E held in Požarevac. The silver medallists from the 2016 U20 Men’s European Championship beat hosts Serbia 3-1 (26-24, 25-12, 18-25, 25-22).
Pool F in Berlin (GER)
Poland vs Germany 3-1 (25-23, 25-23, 26-24)
Poland lived up to the expectations after completing a clean sweep of their matches in Pool F – following a 3-0 victory (25-23, 25-23, 26-24) over hosts Germany at Sportforum in Berlin. Poland join the winners of Pool E, Ukraine, hosts Czech Republic plus Russia and Italy – qualified by virtue of their position in the latest FIVB ranking for this age category – to compose the European contingent for this year’s World Championship.
Photo: CEV
