Defending champion Germany secured the win in Group B with a 2:0 victory over Argentina. The South Americans scored twelve points in the match, finishing second in the group after an impressive series of four wins against the Czech Republic, Serbia, Poland, and Italy, respectively.
Group B
This game was not for the faint-hearted. The Czech Republic and Italy played a balanced match over three sets. Furthermore the match had to be interrupted due to a storm in the first set of 8:5 for Italy. Manuela Neyer (ITA): The balls got a lot faster due to the wet conditions and we needed…
Newcomer Serbia has impressed with strong performances thus far. They continued their run in the game against Italy, challenging their more experienced opponents. Eventually, the Squadra Azzurra kept the upper hand driving home a 2:0 victory. Marilena Menz (ITA): First of all, we did not underestimate Serbia and many things started to work out really…
First win after five matches: After two set wins against Italy and Argentina, the Polish team won its first game at a World Championship. After a tight first set the team with captain Dominika Frydrych became stronger and stronger and left the Czech Republic no chance in the second set. With this victory Poland remains…
Defending champion Germany drove home a 2:0 victory over newcomer Poland. The Polish team showed its potential and promise for the future. Attacker Dominika Frydrych defended the first match point with an impressive ace. Theresa Schröder (GER): It’s definitely important to play many games on the main court. It’s essential to stay motivated and concentrated…
The match between Argentina and Italy was a nail-biter. The spectators witnessed great, long rallyes. The South Americans took the first set with 11:7. Italy came out strongly in set two pulling ahead until 7:4. The Argentinian squad then re-seized control and sealed the deal with a 11:7 set win.
Serbia celebrate: The newcomer of the World Championship won his second match against the Czech Republic. The team with attacker Cassandra Hagen shows a better performance from game to game. Especially setter Lara Vukovic played well. Serbia have a good chance of achieving double elimination before their final match against Italy. The Czech Republic is…
Poland can keep up with the South Americans over long distances. In the first set the team of coaches Mario and Lina Schmidt defefends two Argentinien set points. In the second run the newcomer remains strong in nerves. After longer rallies Dominika Frydrych plays a ball in the direction of the baseline and equalizes the…
In the first match of the day, Germany met the newcomers from Serbia. The Serbian team delivered a good performance and scored seven points against the defending champion. Among the spectators was also Elke Bösch, mother of German defender Annika. Mrs. Bösch visits all tournaments the German squad plays in and hence also was in…
The match between the two newcomers Serbia and Poland was a nail-biter. The two teams were head-to-head in the first set until 12:12 when Serbia pulled ahead and secured the set win. The young team around attacker Kassandra Hagen also took the second set to score a 2:0 win. Milica Vujovic (SRB): [loud cheering] As…