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In the heat of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League, Serbia displayed teamwork and power, defeating Bulgaria in straight sets. The Balkan giants, Serbia, claimed the victory with a decisive 3:0 scoreline (25-19, 25-22, 25-22).
| Set | Serbia | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 |
| 2 | 25 | 22 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
While both teams put up strong performances, the stats reveal the razor-thin margins that ultimately determined the match outcome. Bulgaria made a commendable 37 attacks, 8 blocks, 5 serve aces, and 38 digs, while Serbia responded with 40 attacks, 5 blocks, 4 serve aces, and 41 digs.
Asparuhov Asparuh, Bulgaria’s outside hitter, was the team’s highest scorer, delivering a total of 12 points, including 8 attacks, 3 blocks, and a service ace. Middle blocker Grozdanov Aleks also chipped in with 9 points, comprising 7 attack points and 2 blocks. Despite these individual efforts, the team failed to secure a win.
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Asparuhov Asparuh | OH | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | |
| 11 | Grozdanov Aleks | MB | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | |
| 3 | Kolev Nikolay | MB | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| 10 | Karyagin Denis | OH | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Atanasov Martin | OH | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Serbia’s offensive juggernaut, Luburic Drazen, led the pack with a tally of 15 points, including 13 attacks, a block, and a service ace. Peric Pavle and Ivovic Marko contributed 10 and 9 points, respectively, providing a balanced offensive threat that Bulgaria couldn’t neutralize. Moreover, Krsmanovic Petar and Nedeljkovic Aleksandar also added 7 points each to the winning tally, showcasing Serbia’s well-rounded squad.
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Luburic Drazen | O | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | |
| 12 | Peric Pavle | OH | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Ivovic Marko | OH | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 7 | Krsmanovic Petar | MB | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
| 29 | Nedeljkovic Aleksandar | MB | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Overall, Serbia’s performance in this match was a prime example of their impressive teamwork, power, and precision on the court. With this victory, they’ve bolstered their standing in the 2023 Volleyball Nations League and set the stage for their future matches in the tournament.
