After losing two straight sets, the Swedish volleyball stars were under a lot of pressure on Saturday. With a loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, the chance to advance to the playoffs in the Golden League was virtually gone.
But Sweden represented a real turnaround. They won three straight sets and a huge blue and yellow victory cheer erupted on the court.
"Incredibly strong. A very important victory, says SVT Sports expert Andréa Jacobsson.
Important match against Belgium
The win means that Sweden has the chance to win the group. In the final round, a match awaits against the favorite Belgium. If Sweden emerges victorious from that match, they can win the group and advance to the playoffs.
They also have the chance to go to the playoffs as the best group runner-up.
Sweden's match against Belgium will be played on June 17 in Lund.
The text is updated!