Spain was the winner of the match with the Czech Republic prevailing 2-0 in a very interesting game for Group C of the World Men’s Youth World Championships.

The first set was exciting with both teams fighting hard and neither of them being able to get a difference of more than two goals throughout. The set was literally determined in the last attack with the Spaniards winning in the end.

In the second set, the two teams were close until halfway through, when Spain made a 6:0 run to seal victory.

The sets: 24:26, 23:36

Czech Republic: Lavicka, Vojir 14, Benes, Buryanek 11, Khek, Micke, Pokorny 6, Srba 2, Duda 10, Fornbaum 4.

Spain: Santamaria, Lopez Alberto, Vallejo, Lopez Ferran 18, Diaz 6, Romero 16, Torrecilla 14, Martinez, Morte 2, Matas 6.

Referees: Fanack, Dare.

Quotes

Eduardo Romero (Spain - Player)

"It was a very difficult game for us in the first set, but we managed to get it, playing against a very strong team. In the second set we were better and I am very happy that we managed to get the victory”.