Slovak volleyball players in preparation for the European Championship overcame a world champion

POPRAD, July 27 (WebNoviny.sk) – The Slovak Volleyball team in Poprad has achieved the first of two inter-state preparatory matches against Cameroon, Friday, they managed 3: 1

Lovers Andrey Kravárik traveled a short distance – and that was particularly tight – only in the second set. The second measure of strength of Poprad is scheduled Saturday at 18:00. Filip Mačuha, the blocker of VK Prievidza

Change of qualifying format

For Slovákov who participates in the preparation of the entry into qualifying for the 2019 European Championship, Kamerunčania is preparing for the Championship of September, which will take place in Italy and Bulgaria (9-30 September 2018). Slovak volleyball players in preparation for ME also play three matches in Estonia Rakvere against home selection (2-4 Aug) and two against Austria (10th and 11th in Nitra).

The qualification format has undergone changes, Instead of tournaments, cooperatives meet the system with everyone, at home and on the outside. The four opening rounds will be held in August, the other two in January 2019. The Slovaks, who have been part of the European Championship since 2007, measure the strengths of Group C with the choices of Montenegro, Moldova and Iceland.

The Slovaks in the Group's favorites

The Slovaks as Group C favorites will join the European Championship on Wednesday, August 15th in Nitra with a match against the Icelanders (18h00). Four days will be held in the Montenegrin town of Bar (8:15 pm).

Two duels against Moldova will be followed: August 22 in Nitra (18h00) and 26.8 in Chisinau (16h00 CET).