Display MoreCongratulations to the very young Russian squad!
The result is in my opinion not that surprising:
1. Russia has with 140 millions inhabitants a huge arsenal of (good) players
2. In the Dutch team you see that Chaine Staelens is not in her best form since her comeback form a severe knee-injury. It's normal that she needs time to get at her normal level. Further Debby Stam is still injured; Caroline Wensink plays at her position. So both outside-hitter-positions are weak at the moment and when you play against topteams like Russia than it's very difficult.For the WCQ Tournament in Almere, I think Anne Buijs deserves a real chance as outside hitter instead of Chaine Staelens.
Anne Buijs deserves a chance,but is preparing for WC Youth in Mexico in juli.