Finland stuns world champions Italy
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Finland stuns world champions Italy to reach European Championship semi-finals

Finland's volleyball team pulled off a huge upset by knocking out reigning world champion Italy in the European Championship. It was Finland's first victory over Italy in 48 years.

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The Swedish volleyball team was beaten by Italy in its first group match of the European Championship, as expected. But neighbouring Finland caused a real surprise when it won the European Championship quarter-finals - on Italy's home court in Turin.

"A fantastic day," Joonas Jokela told Yle after the 3-2 victory on Wednesday evening.

Now the semi-final against France awaits on Friday.

"I feel calm. We're not done with this yet," says Jokela.

In Italy, the headlines are pitch black after the loss.

"The party turned into a disaster," writes Gazzetta dello Sport.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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