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Czech volleyball team to face Belgium in European Championship round of 16
The Czech men's national volleyball team is preparing to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the European Championship in Turin. After finishing fourth in Group A with eight points, the team has moved from Modena to Turin to prepare for the knockout stage.
Top scorer Lukáš Vašina admitted to experiencing physical fatigue following five matches in six days, noting that his legs felt heavy during the final group game. However, he expressed optimism that a four-day break will allow for necessary recovery before the decisive match. Vašina also dismissed online criticism regarding the team's group stage performance, stating that a fourth-place finish is not a failure and that negative comments serve as motivation.
Belgium enters the knockout round as the winner of Group C, following an upset victory by Estonia over Finland. The upcoming match between the Czech Republic and Belgium is scheduled to take place in Turin, either on Sunday or Monday.
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Belgium Men's National Volleyball Team · Czech Republic Men's National Volleyball Team · Jiří Novák · Lukáš Vašina · Turin
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Lukáš Vašina reported feeling physical fatigue and heavy legs after the fifth match. sport.ceskatelevize.cz · www.sport.cz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lukáš Vašina stated that finishing fourth in the group stage is not a failure. sport.ceskatelevize.cz · www.sport.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Belgium won Group C after Estonia defeated Finland. www.ceskenoviny.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Czech men's volleyball team finished fourth in Group A with 8 points. www.ceskenoviny.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Czech team will face Belgium in the round of 16 in Turin. www.ceskenoviny.cz