Romania’s men’s national volleyball team was defeated by France 25-22, 25-14, 27-25 in the quarterfinals on Monday.

National men’s volleyball team of RomaniaPhoto: JACK GUEZ / AFP / Profimedia

Romania lost in the quarterfinals to France at the men’s volleyball WC

After a very successful match against Croatia in the round of 16, Romania’s men’s volleyball team stopped in the quarters, losing to Olympic champions France at the end of the game, which ended in three sets.

Despite the victory over France in the group stage (3:1), the Romanian national team under the leadership of Sergio Stancu was again unable to keep up with the Olympic champion and lost outright, although it had a chance to win the third set.

In the semi-finals, France will meet the winner of the duel between Italy and the Netherlands.

Romania’s results at the men’s volleyball WC:

groups:

Romania – Portugal 0-3 in sets

Romania – Israel 2-3

Romania Turkey 3-2

Greece – Romania 1-3

France – Romania 1-3

Optimal:

Croatia – Romania 2-3

Quarters:

France – Romania 3-0