The first round of U16M qualifications for the European Championship in Alanya began today. On the first day, Serbia played against Greece, and Bulgaria played against Romania. The Turkish team had a day off in the opening round.
In the first match, Greece defeated Serbia with a score of 3:1 (19:25, 25:15, 28:26, 25:18). Greece was led to victory by Stefanos Pachiadakis, who scored 20 points, while Emmanouil Outzis contributed 16 points, and Athanasios-Nektarios Vasileiou added 11. On the Serbian side, Kosta Tančić stood out with 14 points.
Bulgaria triumphed over Romania after four sets, winning 3:1 (25:14, 25:14, 26:28, 25:18). Ivaylo Kolev was outstanding with 21 points, while Krastin Ilov added 15, Deyan Angelov scored 14, and Milko Bagdarasov contributed 13 points. For Romania, Alexandru Giuca was the top performer for his team with 11 points.
On the second day of qualifications, Serbia will play against Bulgaria, while Turkiye will face Romania. Greece will have a day off.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
ALANYA Belediyespor
Thursday, 16th January
Serbia – Bulgaria (17.30h)
Turkiye – Romania (20h)
