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In an exhilarating contest at the Volleyball Nations League 2023, the Serbian national team emerged victorious against the Netherlands, with a scoreline of 3:2. The match was closely contested and saw both teams displaying exceptional skills and determination.
The final scores for the five sets were 22-25, 25-21, 21-25, 35-33, and 15-9.
| Set | Serbia | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 | 21 |
| 3 | 21 | 25 |
| 4 | 35 | 33 |
| 5 | 15 | 9 |
For Serbia, the win came through a brilliant team effort. The team amassed 70 attacks, 12 blocks, 6 serve aces, and 52 digs. The Netherlands were not far behind, tallying 58 attacks, 11 blocks, 14 serve aces, and 45 digs.
Personal Performances
Kujundžić Miran, wearing No. 10 for Serbia, put up an impressive performance by scoring 26 total points, with 20 attack points, 4 block points, and 2 serve points. He was well supported by Drazen Luburic (No. 16), who contributed 20 points, and Krsmanovic Petar (No. 7) who added 17 points.
| Serbia Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kujundžić Miran | OH | 26 | 20 | 4 | 2 | |
| 16 | Luburic Drazen | O | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | |
| 7 | Krsmanovic Petar | MB | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | |
| 8 | Ivovic Marko (C) | OH | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | |
| 29 | Nedeljkovic Aleksandar | MB | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Peric Pavle | OH | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
On the Netherlands side, Van Garderen Maarten (No. 3) spearheaded his team’s fight with 19 points. Tuinstra Bennie Junior (No. 12) scored 17 points and captain Abdel-Aziz Nimir (No. 14) contributed 14 points.
| Netherlands Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Van Garderen Maarten | OH | 19 | 16 | 0 | 3 | |
| 12 | Tuinstra Bennie Junior | OH | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | |
| 14 | Abdel-Aziz Nimir (C) | O | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| 16 | Ter Maat Wouter | O | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Plak Fabian | MB | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| 22 | Wiltenburg Twan | MB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The fourth set was the turning point, where Serbia saved multiple match points to finally win it 35-33. The victory in this set gave them the momentum which they carried into the fifth and final set to secure the match.
The Volleyball Nations League continues to be a showcase for some of the best talent in international volleyball, and this match was a testament to the high-level performances that can be expected throughout the tournament.
