Finland beat Latvia in the European Championship qualifier.
Finland started the qualifiers with a win. Antti Ronkainen in the photo. PDO
Finland’s pilots took the opening victory in the EC qualifiers, when Latvia fell 3–1 (25–17, 25–19, 20–25, 25–22).
The national team’s qualifying streak continues on Wednesday in Hakametsä, when they face Austria.
Chopper Aaro Nikkula led Finland’s offensive game very effectively.
Statistics of the Finnish team:
Aaro Nikula 21/+17 (2 aces)
Sakari Mäkinen 16/+6 (2 saves, 1 ace)
Antti Ronkainen 12/+4 (1 save, 3 aces)
Niko Suihkonen 6/0 (1 ace)
Severi Savonsalmi 5/+3 (1 save, 1 ace)
Nuutti Niinivaara 4/+4 (2 saves)
Fedor Ivanov 2/+2
Tommi Siirilä 1/+1