best scores pool b
1.ROUMELIOTIS,Nikolaos (GRE) 121 
2.SEQUEIRA,Valdir (POR) 101
3.COSKUN,Serhat (TUR) 92
4.ZASS,Thomas (AUT) 88
5.CRUZ,Flavio Rodolfo (POR) 74
6.SUBASI,Burutay (TUR) 66
7.JOSE,Joao Miguel (POR) 63
8.FRAGKOS,Andreas-Dimitrios (GRE) 62
9.SCHNEIDER, Philip (AUT) 58
10.TANIK,Sinan Cem (TUR) 49
BEST SCORES IN EUROPEAN LEAGUE 2010
1.ROUMELIOTIS,Nikolaos (GRE) 121
2.BENCZ,Milan 104 (SVK)
3.SEQUEIRA,Valdir (POR) 101
4.COSKUN,Serhat (TUR) 92
5.PLOTYCZER,Mark 89 (GBR)
6.ZASS,Thomas (AUT) 88
7.LICA,Laurentiu 81 (ROU)
8.RUIZ,Francisco José 77 (ESP)
9.CRUZ,Flavio Rodolfo (POR) 74
10.SUBASI,Burutay (TUR) 66
greek players against Turkey
Setters
Nikolaos ANGELOPOULOS
Athanasios TERZIS
Opposites
Apostolos ARMENAKIS
Mitar TZOURITS
Attackers
Nikita EFRAIMIDIS
Andreas-Dimitrios FRAGKOS
Rafail KOUMENTAKIS
Anastasios-Stamatios
ASPIOTIS
Middle-blockers
Gerasimos KANELLOS
Panagiotis PELEKOUDAS
Georgios PETREAS
Liberos
Achilleas PAPADIMITRIOU
2010 CEV European League - Men 
Porto, Portugal, June 25, 2010. Six consecutive victories in
the CEV European League, 11 triumphs achieved this season in a total of
12 matches played so far (5 in the European Championships qualifiers and
6 for the European League) are the credentials that the Portuguese
national team will present in the 4th leg of Pool B that will be held
this weekend in Peso da Regua, a region included in the Alto Douro Wine
area, a World Heritage site.
This weekend the team led by Juan Diaz, will face the Austrian national team, an opponent that they recently defeated 3-0 and 3-1 in the bucolicregion of St. Anton am Arlberg. In Austria, Portugal presented a slightly different line-up in comparison with the previous weekends – Carlos Fidalgo replaced the injured Tiago Violas, Alexandre Ferreira andJoao Fidalgo did the same regarding the “absents” Andre Lopes and Carlos Teixeira -, and the team will suffer some changes in this re-encounter with the compatriots of Mozart and Strauss. The captain
Joao Jose, German champion with VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, will enjoy some well deserved days off while the team salute the return of Andre and Teixeira.
Coach Juan Diaz is clear in his intentions: “The two matches in Austria allowed us to see that we still have to make some changes in what regards the youngest players, but they are already “fulfilling” our expectations and that’s what the middle-blockers will have to do this weekend, in Peso da Regua, since Joao Jose will rest for a few days and will not be playing. We have to win the two matches, so that,
afterwards, we can play against Greece and Turkey in a favorable position”. The “junior” Alexandre Ferreira that debuted as titular of the senior team in St. Anton am Arlbert reveals the secret of so many victories: “Ibelieve that this group is more united and, mainly, more confident of their value. In and outside the court, there’s a very strong cohesion and that is very helpful in overcoming the difficulties”.On the other side of the net is a team that has been steadily growing under the guidance of German-born Michael Warm and the guests present
hemselves each time more and more ambitious, even though they aren’t yet at the level of their opponents in Pool B.
Austria’s head coach has been taking every moment of this European League to strengthen his players: “We used the weekend in our home to
learn a couple of lessons. This was only a small step towards a high mountain we still have to climb”.
Players of turkey: Burutay Subaşı, Kadir Cin, Ahmet Pezük,
Berkan Bozan, Sinan Cem Tanık, Serhat Coşkun, Rahmi Çağlar Aksoy, Sabit
Karaağaç, Emre Batur, Ufuk Minici, Ramazan Serkan Kılıç, Selçuk Keskin,
Fatih Cihan ve Mustafa Kırıcı.
Romania-Great Britain live on http://www.laola1.tv/en/int/vo…ain/video/200--25507.html
Turkey-Greece 1-1(25-19,22-25)
wrong thread
Just unbelieveable loss of G.Britain today, so amateur behaviour on key points, so it isnt weird to have like 90% sets lost on pts difference. Today they had 4 match points vs poor Romania, and on two of them they had clear, organized counterattack. they should be very dissapointed with play today, to be significantly better and to lose the game, it is afterall proof they are still bottom of european volley, sadly but true... 
in addition or proof, official stats....
http://www.cev.lu/mmp-cgi/show…ate=p_prj_game_stat&key=0
turkey-greece 3-1.i think that we play very well!i am very happy because we take one set 
.we play with our second team so we couldnt win !!! 
Congratulations to some turkish ''fans''.During the game of today some idiots threw stones to the greek players...
turkey 3 - 1 greece
Congrats. Turkey 
Congratulations to some turkish ''fans''.During the game of today some idiots threw stones to the greek players...
hehehehe!
Congratulations to some turkish ''fans''.During the game of today some idiots threw stones to the greek players...
I always used to hate fanatics no matter what countries they are from.Some certain groups caused that problem outherwise all the people together with their families were watching the match quite calmly untill that moment .
Besides that,
I think one of Greek middle playeyers' attitude was a little exaggerated..Of Course that couldnt be the reason why that certain group of people behaved that way.
Anyway it was an unpleasent moment.
Congratulations to some turkish ''fans''.During the game of today some idiots threw stones to the greek players...
Like a rolling stone? 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT9Qy4gy4Ro
Congratulations to some turkish ''fans''.During the game of today some idiots threw stones to the greek players...
At the 1st and 2nd matches our national anthem was catcalled by Greek spectators ..Anyway..Of course our some fans didn't do good thing 
..I apologised to Greek players for this terrible thing..I hope it won't be again..
Double victory for Turkish lions in Ankara
Ankara, Turkey, June 28, 2010. This past weekend the Turkish men’s national team delighted an impressive audience at the brand-new “Baskent” sports hall in Ankara to claim a couple of victories against Greece in the fourth week of play for the 2010 CEV European League. Both matches ended on a 3:1 for the hosts who are currently ranked second in Pool B and hence in full contention for a spot in the final four to be played next July in Spain.
On Saturday afternoon the start of the match was extremely tight. Turkey set the tone for both mandatory stops in the opening set (8:7 and 16:13) but Greece came a little closer profiting of some serving mistakes from the Turks. After a time-out, the guys around coach Veljko Basic restored their dominance and clipped the first set 25-19. Greece played with much more consistency in the second set, with Gerasimos Kanellos being especially very effective in attack. The guests stayed in the lead at both technical breaks (8:5 and 16:9) and in spite of a late comeback from the Turkish side, Greece tied the set count with the final 25-22. Serhat Coskun and the youngest player included in the Turkish roster, Karaagac, played very well in the third set and built a strong lead (16:10) before Greece stormed back for the provisional 20-17. However, Turkey maintained cool nerves and Coskun silvered a set ball for the final 25-22. The Turks started set nr 4 with a high morale, but Greece did not surrender that quickly and a tie was to be seen on the scoreboard at 13. Greece’s mentor Gordon Mayforth asked for a stop at 19:17 for the hosts and even called for another break only a few rallies later, but that was not enough to stop the run of the Turkish lions who finally claimed the match 3:1 (25-23).
The second match scheduled for Sunday afternoon followed a similar pattern. In the opening set both teams trailed point for point up to a tie at 15. Starting from there Greece tried to display an optimal performance but the home guys did not let it go that easily and in a close finish eventually cruised past their opponents for the final 27-25. Bosnian-born Mitar Tzourits put up an extremely solid play for Greece in the second set but Emre Batur and Ahmet Pezük helped the Turks very much in maintaining the real control of the operations and extend the lead to a 2:0 (25-22). Long rallies were to be enjoyed in the third set, where Greece set an impressive tempo and led all the way through for the 25-20 that stretched the game to the fourth set. Emre Batur stood out on court for Turkey in what proved to be the final set of the game; after some struggles and having coped with a fierce resistance from the Greek side, Turkey powered past 25-23 and could celebrate the second victory in two days against the team that next September will contend them a spot for the final round of the 2011 CEV European Championship.
Spain claims four matches in a row against Slovakia
Madrid, Spain, June 28, 2010. The guys of the Spanish national team extended their winning streak against Slovakia to a total of four matches. After claiming the double-header staged last week in Levice, the Spaniards of legendary coach Julio Velasco stamped two more victories on home soil in Madrid, first with a 3:1 and then on Sunday coming back from behind to edge Slovakia out in the tie-break.
Spain beat Slovakia 3:1 in the first match played on Saturday in Madrid. After the two victories achieved by the Spaniards in their trip to Slovakia last week, Spain attained its third consecutive triumph against the Slovaks. Spain crashed Slovakia from the serving line in the first set. The powerful serves of the Spaniards, especially the ones executed by Iban Perez, gave Spain a clear edge in the set, as the Slovaks found themselves lost, unable to construct their game because of the impact of the blows coming from the opponent’s serving line. The effective attacks performed by Iban Perez, Jorge Fernandez and Julian Garcia-Torres completed a round performance for the hosts who closed the set with a clear 25-16. Slovakia came back in the second set. The team trained by Emanuele Zanini focused its attacking options on Milan Bencz and the visiting squad turned the situation around. Slovakia achieved the tie at 18. Mistakes started appearing on the Spanish side and Slovakia took good use of the situation to put the final 23-25 on the scoreboard. The parity of both teams prevailed in the third set. None of the squads could take a relevant lead and the tie persisted in the score. In a disputed end of the set, Spain was able to impose its punch to take a brief lead, thanks to the spikes of Iban Perez and the blocks of Jorge Fernandez. Spain kept this edge and regained the advantage in the match (25-22). With a 2-1 on the scoreboard and after a doubtful start by both teams, Spain took the lead past the second technical time-out. Slovakia did not find ways to stop Iban Perez who starred in a sensational offensive performance, and Spain took the clear path to the victory. A spike by middle blocker Julian García-Torres called for the final 25-18.
On Sunday Spain beat again Slovakia 3:2 for the fourth victory in a row against this opponent. In a much disputed match, Spain was able to come back after a provisional 0-2 to achieve the victory in the tie-break. Spain and Slovakia showed from the beginning that this would be an extremely disputed match. Both squads engaged in a powerful exchange of points in the first set, with Sergio Noda and Milan Bencz as main axes for each team. In an uncertain end of set, Slovakia had luck on its side to put the 25-27. The parity in the game persisted in the second set and Slovakia was able to take an edge in the last part of the period, thanks to the outstanding performance of Josef Piovarci in blocking. The middle blocker put a stop to the Spanish attacks, signing 8 blocks in the period. Spain tried to overcome the situation but Slovakia took a clear lead with the 22-25. The Spanish reaction came in the third set. The effective display of Manuel Sevillano, in reception and attack, helped the locals give a step forward and dominate the set. Spain closed the period 25-21, bringing uncertainty to the match. This uncertainty was confirmed when Spain won the fourth set. The attacks of Sergio Noda and the blocks of Jose Javier Subiela allowed Spain to take a brief lead in the end of the set to put the 25-22 that sent the match to the tie-break. In the fifth set, Spain was able to take an early lead (7:4) through the attacks of Sergio Noda. Slovakia tried to recuperate the difference but Spain and Noda were on fifth gear towards victory. A failed serve by Slovakia put the 15-9 and gave Spain the fourth consecutive victory against the Slovaks.
With two more victories Portugal books ticket for final four in Guadalajara 
Paso de Regua, Portugal, June 28, 2010. Portugal pre-booked a ticket for the final four of the 2010 CEV European League cruising past Austria this weekend in Paso de Regua. The Portuguese are the only team that did not suffer any single loss in this year’s competition and join organizer Spain in the event scheduled for mid July in Guadalajara. Portugal clipped the first match in three straight sets (25-23, 28-26, 25-16) and needed four sets on Sunday to complete its perfect run.
Despite the fact that they presented a different line-up from their usual, the local team its winning streak in the 2010 season to a total of 13 matches out of the 14 so far played for the CEV European League and the CEV European Championship. Since this weekend the CEV European League matches were being held in Peso da Regua, the Portuguese Volleyball Federation decided to pay homage to Carina Ferreira, a Volleyball player of Clube Caça e Pesca e Alto Douro that was victim of a car accident and whose body was missing for almost a month, a drama that was followed emotionally by the Portuguese media. In this occasion, the Portuguese Federation presented to the parent’s of the deceased player a photo of the senior women club C.C. Pesca Alto Douro, signed by all the players of the men’s senior national team. A minute of silence was observed in memory of Carina Ferreira.
With a very different line-up from their usual – Carlos Fidalgo, Manuel Silva, Frederico Siqueira and the libero Joao Fidalgo played from the beginning -, Portugal set the tempo for most of the opening set (16:11 at the second technical break). Watching that his team couldn’t shorten the distance (20:15), Austrian coach Michael Warm stopped the Portuguese spread using a time-out request with the strategy paying off, with Gavan and Philip Schneider being able to dangerously approach to the leaders (20:19). An ace kept the “suspense” about the winner (23:23), but Valdir Sequeira scored an attack and Schneider, with a failed spike, granted Portugal the final point of the set (25-23). In the second set the story was quite different. Austria arrived in advantage (8:7) at the first technical time-out, with a block from Gavan, but taking well advantage of the Portuguese difficulties in blocking, stretched the lead even more for the second stop (16:12). The instruction received from coach Juan Diaz were productive for the Portuguese players. Portugal awakened and after tying at 16, went ahead on the score (18:17). Gavan tied shortly after at 19 and walked his team ahead (21:20), but Joao Malveiro tied with a tip and granted Portugal once again the lead with a block shared by Flavio Cruz (22:21). A block from Simon Fruhbauer pulled Austria once again to the front (23:22), but Frederico Siqueira, with an ace allowed Portugal to win also this section of the game 28-26. The Portuguese team seemed unstoppable in the third set (5:1 and 8:2). Austria reacted, mainly through Schneider and reduced the difference (6:9), but Flavio Cruz and teammates, driven by Manuel Silva’s stamina, reached the second technical time-out with a precious advantage (16:11). Aware that they would have to play all their cards, Austria, with Gavan serving and Schneider in attack, decreased the gap (14:16), but Portugal went back charging and Joao Malveiro scored, categorically, the point nr 19 (19:14), indicating the path for the Portuguese triumph. Disoriented, Austria “offered”, through Thomas Zass, 3 points to Portugal (22:16), that closed the triumph in the match with an uneven 25-16. Flavio Cruz, with 14, was the best scorer of the match, followed by the Austrian Philip Schneider and Thomas Zass, both with 13.
Austrian coach Michael Warm said after the match: “We played a very good match. I believe that the team is growing, but on the other side there was a very strong team. We played with much discipline, but that wasn’t enough to win”. Portuguese mentor Juan Diaz added: “I am very pleased with the result. It’s necessary to observe that we didn’t play with the usual line-up, but the players that played maintained the team at a good level. In the most critical moments of the game, the team always reacted very well”. Captain Manuel Silva concluded: “It was a very good match and not easy. We were a little bit down in the first sets, but we were able to turn around. I believe that I played a good match, mainly taking into consideration that I didn’t play for a while”.
On Sunday Portugal defeated Austria 3:1 waiting for the next leg where the “Lusitans” will play Greece. The hosts opened the match in convincing fashion but then had to cope with the reaction of the Austrians. Manuel Silva, with an ace, scored the 14:9, but it was Philip Schneider who, with a failed service, “granted” Portugal with point nr 16 (16:11). Afterwards, the team led by Juan Diaz only had to maintain that margin (21:15, 23:17) until the final 25-20.
Austria waged everything in the second set. Serving aggressively and using effectively one of their best weapons (Philip Schneider), Michael Warm’s team led the scoreboard at the first technical time-out (8:6). Portugal recovered and tied at 8, but was only able to take the lead at 13:12, with two blocks from Joao Malveiro. Marco Ferreira, with an ace, complemented the good moment of the local team (14:12) and scored also the 16:13. Nevertheless, when they were losing by 4 (17:21) Austria sped up their offensive game and, after two aces from Philip Schneider, tied at 21. The Portuguese captain eventually closed the set (25-23) with an indefensible attack. The third set was dominated by Austria. The guys around coach Michael Warm started to create an advantage (3:0, 5:1), that was kept throughout the set (8:2, 12:8, 15:10) until the second technical time-out (16:12). That was the key moment where Portugal bet on the recovery. And almost achieved their intentions (14:16), but Austria hanged on firmly to Portugal’s reaction, mainly in blocking (20:14, 22:15). Afterwards, Schneider scored the 24 and 25-pts in attack and closed the set with 25-20.
The fourth set was the most balanced and even. The constant ties were spaced with minimum ties in the score (8:7 for Portugal and 16:15 for Austria), but Portugal showed a better performance in the last part of the set and, after having created a precious advantage (23:20), closed the match with 25-22 (spike from Valdir Sequeira) and conquered the 8th win in 8 matches played in this year’s edition of the European League. Marco Ferreira and Philip Schneider, both with 19 points, were the best scorers of the match.
Austrian captain Daniel Gavan stated: “I enjoyed very much this match. Today we tried to play in a more aggressive way with Portugal, but they played at their level. I feel that we were a little bit better and that was why we were able to win a set”. Coach Michael Warm said: “Portugal demonstrated that they are better than us, but I think that we played better than yesterday. I believe that today Portugal was not so ambitious and, when we had the chance to win the set, we did it, and that was great for our team”.
Local mentor Juan Diaz said: “It was a good match. We are rotating the players, in such way that the younger players may have more capacities to play in this team. Mentally the team is improving more and more each time. We are preparing the team for next weekend’s matches, in Greece. Even with the qualification already secured, we have to try to play always well so that the team doesn’t go down”. Bet scorer Marco Ferreira concluded: “We studied well the Austrian team, but they came here to play in a completely different way. They were very strong and created us some difficulties, taking advantage of some chances given by us. Our victory could have been much more flawless”.
Romania- 
Great Britain 3-0 (25-22,25-20,26-24) 
Spain 9
Slovakia 8