As many as 35 points. Isabelle Haak played the main role as usual when Sweden bounced back from the big loss against Romania last time. Nevertheless, it did not stop the world star from being self-critical after the match.
I had a bad serve today, but it felt okay in attack and block. I want to take great responsibility and contribute with what I am good at and am happy to be able to do that.
Sweden and Croatia took turns winning the first four sets. 25-23, 23-25, 25-17 and 17-25 meant that a fifth and decisive set was required in Spanish Alicante. Once there, it was the reigning champions Sweden who drew the longest straw and won with 15-9 after yet another performance of the highest class from Sweden's best volleyball player.
Next, a tough opponent is waiting in the form of the home nation Spain in the fourth match of the tournament.
The upcoming weekend, the pool play will be concluded in Radom, Poland, with matches against Ukraine and Slovakia. Sweden is, however, already guaranteed a place in the finals, Final four, regardless of the result as the host country.
