Sweden has successfully qualified for the CEV European Silver League 2025 Finals after a dominant 3-0 victory (25-15, 25-21, 25-17) over Hungary on Saturday evening. The team remains undefeated this season, showcasing an immaculate record. Under the guidance of head coach Gido Vermeulen, the Swedish squad exhibited control from the outset during the match held at the Johann-Pölz-Halle in Amstetten, giving Hungary no significant opportunities to challenge.
The leading scorer for the Scandinavian side was Jacob Link, contributing 18 points. For the Hungarian team, both Péter Andor Boldizsár and Kristóf Horváth managed eight points each. The entire match was relatively short, concluding in just 71 minutes.
Luxembourg is also positioned strongly for playoff qualification, having achieved 3-0 wins against the Faroe Islands and Georgia this week, with only one loss suffered so far in the competition. Meanwhile, Hungary`s chances of advancing rely on securing a decisive victory against the host nation, Austria, in their upcoming match on Sunday.
The upcoming fixture on Sunday, crucial for the second playoff spot in the CEV Silver League, is expected to be highly competitive. The pivotal Austria vs Hungary encounter is scheduled for live broadcast on ORF Sport+ starting at 17:35 CEST.
Torin Vale