
AI-generated summary
Poland and Slovenia regularly meet in the semi-finals of the European Volleyball Championships. In 2019 and 2021, Slovenia was better, winning both matches 3-1. In 2023, Poland turned the tables, winning 3-1 and winning the European championship title.
On Tuesday evening, Slovenia showed class by winning against Belgium 3-1 (25:22, 25:22, 20:25, 25:13) in Turin. Thanks to this victory, the Slovenians secured their place in the semi-finals of the European Championships and will face the Polish team on Friday. The day before, the White and Reds defeated the Germans without any major problems, winning 3-0 and confirming that they were in great shape.
History repeats itself
This will be the fourth semi-final of the European Championship in a row, in which Poles will face Slovenia. In 2019 and 2021, the Slovenians came out on top, winning 3-1. However, in 2023, it was the Poles who turned the tables on this competition, winning 3:1 and winning the championship title.
The French team has already entered the second semi-final. The Tricolor team is now waiting for their opponent, who will be the winner of the Italy-Finland match. If the tournament hosts win, the composition of the semi-finals will be identical to that of three years ago in Rome. This only heats up the atmosphere before the decisive phase of the tournament.
Fight for medals this weekend
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Poland will win the semi-final against Slovenia and advance to the final of the European Championship
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