Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia, March 05, 2021. Bulgaria claimed the first place in the 2021 U17 Balkan Championship – Men thus booked its place in the CEV U17 Volleyball European Championship 2021 - Men.
The last game of the tournament, Bulgaria vs. Serbia, was the decisive match up for the championship and #EuroVolleyU17M ticket.
After two wins in the first two days, hosts Serbia needed only one set to lead the group while Bulgaria needed a straight sets victory. In the end it was Bulgarian team who achieved its goal thanks to a 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-21) win.
Despite defeating Romania 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-19) and gaining second victory of the tournament, Turkey finished third.
Bulgaria will be in Albania on July 10-18 for the final round of #EuroVolleyU17M. Serbia, Turkey and Romania will compete in the 2nd Qualification Round on May 6-9.
Results (05.03.2021)
Romania - Turkey: 0-3 (16-25, 18-25, 19-25) (click here for stream)
Bulgaria - Serbia: 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-21) (click here for stream)
Final standings
Team | MP | MW | ML | SW | SL | P | |
1 | Bulgaria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
2 | Serbia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
3 | Turkey | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
4 | Romania | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 |