Israel's volleyball team lost to Portugal in the group stage of the European Championship held at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv. The Blue and White lost 3-0 (25:22, 25:21, 25:12), but still had a chance of advancing to the final eight.
Israel arrived at the important meeting after victories over the Greek and Romanian teams and a rather predictable loss to the Olympic champion France. This time, too, she had a difficult opponent with experience in world championships and almost permanently in continental championships.
Israel national volleyball team, photo: Oren Aharoni
The Portuguese led throughout the first set, but Itamar Stein's Blue and White fought and were close all the time. They lost the battle, with the story repeating itself in the next two sets, until they eventually lost.
Israel will finish the group stage against strong Turkey (5.9, 20:00), when it will try to secure its third victory and secure promotion to the next stage. In case of further loss, internal calculations by systems and points will be entered.
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Israel national volleyball team, photo: Oren Aharoni
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