Israeli duo finishes fifth at the World Tour in Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria. Israel’s team Dave/Starikov had another one win, one loss day at the fourth FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour one-star event in Sofia. This puts the team at a final 5th place of the tournament played at the Bulgarian capital. 

In their first match today, the Israeli duo faced the local team Mishonova/Nikolova D. and won easily in straight sets. Waiting for them in the quarterfinal was Margherita Bianchin, who won the third World Tour event in Sofia, just two weeks ago, and is now playing with a different partner in Chiara They. The Italians defeated Israel’s Anita Dave and Sofia Starikov in two sets (21-18, 21-18), which was enough for a final 5th place for the Israelis.

The semifinals and medal matches in Sofia will be live streamed in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) YouTube channel on Sunday.

Schedule & Results
Main Draw
Quarterfinal
Dave/Starikov (ISR) – They/Bianchin (ITA) 0-2 (18-21, 18-21)

Round of 12
Dave/Starikov (ISR) – Mishonova/Nikolova D. (BUL) 2-0 (21-14, 21-12)

Pool Play
Dinova/Koleva (BUL) – Dave/Starikov (ISR) 0-2 (14-21, 16-21)
Dave/Starikov (ISR) – Zobrist/Bentele (SUI)  0-2 (21-23, 20-22)

Qualification
Round 2
Knobloch/Melmuka (CZE) – Maia/Adrielson (BRA) 0-2 (15-21, 20-22)
Elazar/Day (ISR) – Boehle/Van Werkhoven (NED) 1-2 (21-17, 15-21, 15-17)
Jancar/Kregar (SLO) – Priem/Reindeers (NED) 0-2 (17-21, 12-21)

Round 1
Lovli/Ruud (NOR) – Knobloch/Melmuka (CZE) 1-2 (21-19, 13-21, 10-15)
Elazar/Day (ISR) – Groszek/Warzocha (POL) 2-0 (21-17, 21-11) 
Kunert/Kopschar (AUT) – Bello Ja./Bello Jo. (ENG) 0-2 (16-21, 19-21)
Hajos/Olah (HUN) – Batrane/Biakoloz (ENG) 0-2 (17-21, 21-23)
Priem/Reindeers (NED) – Maor/Barranik (ISR) 2-0 (21-17, 21-11)
Jancar/Kregar (SLO) – Grettarsdottir/Vigfusdottir (ISL) 2-0 (21-11, 21-7)
Vasvari E./Vasvari Z. (HUN) – Zobrist/Bentele (SUI) 1-2 (15-21, 21-18, 11-15)

News:
FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour – Sofia Beach Open 4
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