Highlights
Overview
The most electrifying encounter in Pool A. The clash of defending EuroVolley champion Serbia and reigning world champion Poland might determine the pool winner. Serbia remain undefeated in Europe's prime competition since their bronze medal match in 2017 at Tauron Arena and will try to extend their 12 win streak to earn their third victory in this campaign, after defeating Belgium and Ukraine. Poland, so far, have played only one match, winning with Portugal 3-1. Support from the White-and-Red crowd in an expected full house in Kraków will definitely give an extra boost of motivation to the home team.
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Match Polls
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Officials
First RefereeSusana Maria RODRIGUEZ JATIVAESPSecond RefereeVlastimil KOVARCZE
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Venue Information
TAURON Arena Krakow has become a cultural, sports and business showcase of Krakow. It is the largest in Poland and one of the world’s most modern sport and entertainment venues. The venue consists of the Main Arena and the Small Hall. The possibility of any configuration of the audience, convenient facilities for athletes and performers, Europe’s largest LED screen installed on the façade, extensive multimedia and stage systems, as well as very good acoustic conditions of the facility, are the features that will meet the requirements for events of any scale and different nature. Capacity: 14978
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How To Attend
Stanisława Lema 7, KRAKÓW, 31-571 Capacity: 14978
TAURON Arena Kraków is located 4 km from the Main Market Square in Kraków, at Lema Street, between Al. Pokoju, Mogilska Street and al. Jana Pawła II, in XIV Czyżyny District. There are road signs all over the city showing the directions to TAURON Arena Kraków. The venue is well connected with the rest of the city. There are bus and tram stops in the nearby, taxi rank and the car park with over 1300 spaces. One can get to TAURON Arena Kraków by bike – the cycle routes connect the rest of the city. There are bicycle racks for over 200 bikes in front of the building. Get directions
Featured Players
Uros KOVACEVIC
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SERBIA
Outside spiker
Bio
It has always been said that he is a great talent. This was confirmed by the results he achieved in the under age selections, with which he conquered the world and Europe. He always knew that a lot was expected of him, and he always went his own way. Today, Uros is one of the best volleyball players in the world. He knows how to play the hardest balls and how to score points in decisive moments.
Team
Team Leaders
Team Schedule
Previous Games
19/09/2021 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
18/09/2021 | vs. | 1 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
14/09/2021 | vs. | 3 - 0 | W | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
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9Competitions Played
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5Titles
- Competition
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9Matches Played
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6Matches Won
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67%Win %
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21Sets Won
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829Points Won
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49%Attack %
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48%Reception %
Team
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PETRIC Nemanja
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1987
- Birth Place: Prijepolje
- Height: 203 cm
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OKOLIC Aleksandar
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1993
- Birth Place: Doboj
- Height: 205 cm
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KOVACEVIC Uros
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1993
- Birth Place: Kraljevo
- Height: 198 cm
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KRSMANOVIĆ Petar
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Čačak
- Height: 204 cm
8
IVOVIC Marko
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Beograd
- Height: 194 cm
12
PERIC Pavle
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1998
- Birth Place: Prokuplje
- Height: 207 cm
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ATANASIJEVIC Aleksandar
Opposite
- Birth Date: 1991
- Birth Place: Belgrade
- Height: 202 cm
16
LUBURIC Drazen
Opposite
- Birth Date: 1993
- Birth Place: Novi Sad
- Height: 202 cm
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MAJSTOROVIC Neven
Libero
- Birth Date: 1989
- Birth Place: Beograd
- Height: 193 cm
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PODRASCANIN Marko
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1987
- Birth Place: Novi Sad
- Height: 204 cm
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LISINAC Srecko
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: Kraljevo
- Height: 205 cm
Recent Results
Team Comparison
Gallery
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Match Report
Poland come out on top in heavy weight clash
Article
4 September 2021
Mateusz Bieniek"It was a hard battle, we were losing 2-1 and in the fourth set the ending was very tight, but we managed to beat Serbia. What was the key? We served really well and our fans, this crowd and their support let us win."
middle blocker of Poland
Marko Ivovic"It was a big pleasure to play again in front of the crowd, because due to the situation with pandemic the sport was losing the sense that we play for the fans and for the emotions. So it was a pleasure to play here. I'm happy that we fought until the end. In matches like this one a few balls make a difference, but this is sport."
outside hitter of Serbia
The match in numbers
152
Points
The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.
151
Duration
The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.
12707
Spectators
Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.
250
Match Spikes
The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.
43%
Reception Level
An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.
8-13
Net Domination
The number of successful point winning blocks of SERBIA compared to POLAND.
6-9
Ace Count
SERBIA number of service aces compared to POLAND
71-74
Error Difference
Errors leading to points of SERBIA, next to those from POLAND