Ljubljana, Arena Stožice, the hall is full.

We are live in the middle of the first set, Slovenia vs Russia, quarterfinals.

Very tight match so far. Slovenia is keeping pace with favorite team Russia, the current European champions.

The teams already met during the preliminary round of the championships. Russia won clearly with 3 to 0.

Point by point the teams are exchanging the direction of the match.

First Set Goes To Slovenia

At the end of the set, one Slovenia was able to make some difference and converted their third set point. It ended 25 to 23.

Second Set Goes To Slovenia

Setpoint for Slovenia at 24 to 22, Russia to serve. Net serve and the ball drops back in their own court. The score is 2 to 0 in sets for Slovenia. Incredible.

Third Set Goes To Russia

They started with a big gap in the first several points and were able to keep the distance until the end.

Slovenia still leads with 2 to 1 in the sets. Will they be able to turn the tide in the fourth set?

Fourth Set Goes To Slovenia - Slovenia Wins

Incredible emotions in Stožice Arena. The fourth set was all in for Slovenia and they managed to win it with 25 to 21. They proved that Russian players are human after all.

Let the images tell the story of the last set tonight.

Challenge goest to Slovenia.