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      Saku Suurhall is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the Estonian capital Tallinn. Opened in November 2001, it is the largest multi-purpose hall in the country and holds slightly more than 7000 seats. It generally hosts basketball games, as well as other sport competitions, trade fairs, corporate events and concerts. In 2002 Saku Suurhall hosted Eurvision Song Contest. Over the years many international pop and rockstars have performed there. Just to name few - Sting, Ed Sheeran, Bob Dylan, Biffy Clyro, R.E.M., Metallica etc. 2019 Men’s European Golden League Final Four also took place in this hall. Capacity: 5000
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      Paldiski mnt. 104 B, TALLINN, Capacity: 5000

      Visitors coming by car have more comfortable possibilities for parking on the sides and in front of the hall. The parking lots of the adjacent shopping centres remain also nearby. Eurovolley FanZone is located in Vabaduse väljak (Freedom Square). From September 1st to 9th free shuttle buses are operating en route Vabaduse väljak - Saku Suurhall - Vabaduse väljak. Exact timetables and further details will be available at FanZone information booth. The public transport bring visitors right to Haabersti bus stop located just in front of Suurhall. The buses no 22 (from Vabaduse väljak), 42 (from Kaubamaja) and 43 (from Balti jaam) drive regularly from the city centre to the hall. Get directions

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    LATVIA SLOVAKIA

    Atvars OZOLIŅŠ

    17
    LATVIA Outside spiker

    Bio

    Raised in a family country house in a small town Ropazi in Latvia, Atvars has younger twin brothers who play handball. His decision to play volleyball came in Murjani Sports Gymnasium at age 14. Right after graduating high school, Ozolins played two seasons in Pärnu VK. He made his debut in the LAT national team in the summer of 2018. Main achievement so far is the ticket to EuroVolley 2021.

    Slovakia hope to record their first victory at EuroVolleyM 2021. On Monday, they face Latvia in the first match of Day 6 in Pool D. The Slovaks started the tournament with a 0-3 defeat to pool favorites team France, and continued with a 2-3 thriller against co-hosts of the tournament Estonia. Latvia’s EuroVolleyM 2021 journey started off extremely well, with a surprising 3-1 win over Estonia. However, in their next match against Croatia, the team had to leave the court disappointed with a 2-3 loss. With both Slovakia and Latvia fighting hard for progressing to the next stage of the tournament, fans can expect the teams to put up a great battle today.  

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    LATVIA SLOVAKIA

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    LATVIA

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    Andrejostas iela 17 RIGA

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    phone +371 67869774 email lvf@volejbols.lv
    Team Leaders
    Deniss PETROVS
    Setter
    Atvars OZOLIŅŠ
    Outside spiker
    Hermans EGLESKALNS
    Opposite
    Team Schedule

    Previous Games

    12/09/2021 vs. 0 - 3 L play circle Go to Match Centre
    08/09/2021 vs. 0 - 3 L play circle Go to Match Centre
    07/09/2021 vs. 1 - 3 L play circle Go to Match Centre
    • All Time
    • 17
      Competitions Played
    • 1
      Titles
    • Competition
    • 12
      Matches Played
    • 5
      Matches Won
    • 42%
      Win %
    • 22
      Sets Won
    • 962
      Points Won
    • 41%
      Attack %
    • 35%
      Reception %

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    4
    SVANS Toms
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 1993
    • Birth Place: Daugavpils
    • Height: 198 cm
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    1
    IVANOVS Ingars
    Libero
    • Birth Date: 1987
    • Birth Place: LATVIA (Sigulda)
    • Height: 183 cm
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    7
    SAUSS Romans
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1989
    • Birth Place: Kraslava
    • Height: 192 cm
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    8
    SMITS Kristaps
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1998
    • Birth Place: Kuldiga
    • Height: 184 cm
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    9
    EGLESKALNS Hermans
    Opposite
    • Birth Date: 1990
    • Birth Place: Riga
    • Height: 204 cm
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    11
    PETROVS Deniss
    Setter
    • Birth Date: 1986
    • Birth Place: Daugavpils
    • Height: 188 cm
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    12
    BUIVIDS Edvarts
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1993
    • Birth Place: Sigulda
    • Height: 200 cm
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    13
    SKRŪDERS Edvīns
    Setter
    • Birth Date: 1997
    • Birth Place: Jēkabpils
    • Height: 188 cm
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    14
    FREIMANIS Gustavs
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 2002
    • Height: 202 cm
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    15
    PETROVS Artems
    Libero
    • Birth Date: 2003
    • Height: 179 cm
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    16
    PLATACS Kristaps
    Opposite
    • Birth Date: 1999
    • Birth Place: Valmiera
    • Height: 200 cm
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    17
    OZOLIŅŠ Atvars
    Outside spiker
    • Birth Date: 1998
    • Height: 197 cm
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    19
    DARDZANS Kristers
    Opposite
    • Birth Date: 2001
    • Height: 199 cm
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    22
    JANSONS Renars Pauls
    Middle blocker
    • Birth Date: 2002
    • Height: 199 cm
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    Staff

    KEEL Avo
    Head Coach
    STALS Austris
    Assistant Coach 2
    ATARS Guntis
    Assistant Coach

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    SLOVAKIA

    Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Match

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    Highlights

    SVK Romans Sauss interviewed as entering the arena

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    Gustavs Freimanis arriving at Saku Suurhall

    Highlights

    Team Latvia on fire

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    LAT captain Svens wins against Michalovic's block

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    Three men block for Slovakia

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    Marek Kardos and his Slovakia

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    Slovakia celebrate their first win

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    Match Report

    Slovakia open the standings winning the tie break

    Article 6 September 2021

    Slovakia claimed their first victory at EuroVolleyM 2021, after a five-set thriller against Latvia. This outcome means that all teams of Pool D are still in the running for qualifying to the next stage of the tournament. While two favourites France and Germany can feel comfortable at the top, Latvia, Estonia, Croatia and Slovakia will fight for “All or Nothing” in the upcoming days.

     

    Latvia did not get a good start of the game, giving Slovakia a solid lead which continued to grow during the set. Latvia had trouble finishing their attacks, while Slovakia recorded the impressive 7 block points in the first set.

     

    Once again Latvia got off to a rocky start and fell behind 13-19. However, the Latvians were not ready to give up just yet. Stepping up their own block game this time, Avo Keel’s team got back on their feet, and ended the set 25-23 with another block by Atvars Ozolins.

     

    Inspired by their impressive comeback, Latvia took off strong in the third set and with a solid 63% attack against Slovakia’s 35% took the 2-1 set lead.

     

    Tables had turned around again in the fourth set. Slovakia, clearly willing to take the game to the fifth set, put up an inspired performance to take a 25-19 win of the set.

     

    Slovakia were unstoppable in the fifth set. Taking a 9-2 lead was enough to secure the game 15-7.

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    “The game had a lot of ups and downs but in the fourth set, we finally found our rhythm. This is a very precious victory for us as Latvia is one of our main opponents for qualifying to the playoffs. The situation is very interesting in our pool right now and our focus is set on the upcoming match with Croatia.”

    Tomas Krisko
    Spiker of Slovakia

    “We knew it would be a tough match and I think we were ready, but today we missed stability. In the last set, Slovakia did a good job on the block. I don´t know what the chances to advance ahead are now. Yes, we have some points but now we have to see how the other teams will perform.”

    Toms Svans
    Captain of Latvia

    The match in numbers

    145
    Points

    The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.

    120
    Duration

    The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.

    350
    Spectators

    Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.

    237
    Match Spikes

    The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.

    48%
    Reception Level

    An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.

    17-19
    Net Domination

    The number of successful point winning blocks of LATVIA compared to SLOVAKIA.

    4-3
    Ace Count

    LATVIA number of service aces compared to SLOVAKIA

    49-46
    Error Difference

    Errors leading to points of LATVIA, next to those from SLOVAKIA