Stage one concluded with last match in Austria

Austria’s men’s team made it into the final round of the European Championship as group winners which will take place in Malmö (Swe) in mid-September. Two times winner tonight Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK and local hero David SERDAROGLU who scored once brought the packed Alte Au to a boil.

World champion Werner SCHLAGER praised young player: “Maciej was in a good mood and showed that he can fill the role of No. 1.”

Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK was the hero of the last European Championship group game in Stockerau: against Spain the newly crowned Austrian vice-champion started with a 3:1 win against Alberto LILLO after a 8:11.

“I was nervous at the beginning but I stopped making simple mistakes after the first game. The confidence I got from the national championship also helped. I’m happy when I can do my best for Austria ” said the U21 European Championship bronze medalist after his debut victory in the national team.

Then David SERDAROGLU set a milestone towards success with a 3-0 win against Miguel PANTOJA. The first game was decisive in which he saved two set points and won 12:10. Then the man from Stocker won the second tight heat with 13:11 and made it 2:0 for Austria with a 3:0.

“I was able to vary my systems well and I thank Dr. Raschner who was able to make me fit despite my injury.”

Andre KASES then had no chance in the 3-0 draw against Carlos CABALLERO: “It was a difficult game he put a lot of pressure on. Now that I’m looking at the U21 European Championship in Sarajevo on April 5 I know that I have to play more actively and stay closer to the table.”

Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK sealed the deal with a 3-0 win against Joan MASIP.

Austria – Spain 3:1

Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK – Alberto LILLO 3:1 (8:11 11:7 11:3 11:5)

David SERDAROGLU – Miguel Angel PANTOJA 3:0 (12:10 13:11 11:3)

Andre Pierre KASES – Carlos CABALLERO 0:3 (1:11 6:11 7:11)

Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK – Miguel Angel PANTOJA 3:0 (11:3 11:8 14:12)

 

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