Finland advances to EuroVolley 2026 quarterfinals after five-set win over Greece in Turin

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Finland’s men’s volleyball team secured a place in the EuroVolley 2026 quarterfinals after a 3-2 victory over Greece in Turin on Sunday. The match ended 22-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13, with Finland advancing after a grueling fifth set.
Finland entered the match as the clear favorite but struggled against Greece’s strong performance, particularly from their setter, according to Finnish middle blocker Severi Savonsalmi. “I think Greece, and especially their setter, played really well. Our blocking and defense didn’t work as they should have,” Savonsalmi said after the game. He described the final moments as a wave of relief rather than joy. “The stone rolled off my heart. I don’t know if it was even a feeling of luck, more like huge relief. Like, phew, we didn’t lose and we get to continue the tournament,” he said.
Nooa Marttila, one of Finland’s standout players, echoed the sentiment. “I got goosebumps immediately when I realized that damn, this struggle is finally over. I thought, thank God, it’s over,” he said. The team had to force momentum artificially at times, shouting after every point to regain rhythm, Savonsalmi added.
Finland will face the winner of the Italy-Denmark quarterfinal, likely host Italy, in the next round on Wednesday.
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