14-NOVEMBER-2012
AJF BASTARDO LOST IN THE TIE BREAK
 

Men’s team of Associação de Jovens da Fonte do Bastardo lost the Challenge Cup second round of qualification - first leg to Hurrikaani Loimaa in the tie break 2-3 (25-22, 23-25, 13-25, 25-17 e 9-15) at Vitorino Nemésio Sports Complex in the Terceira Island of Azores.

In the second leg match, scheduled for November 22 in Finland (18h30 local), the Azorean team has to win and overcome Hurrikaani in the Golden Set, in order to progress in the competition. The winner of this round will meet Mladost Marina Kastela (Croatia) in the Round of 32 of CEV Challenge Cup.

On the other hand, Nuno Pinheiro’s Tours VB conquered its first victory in this year’s CEV Champions League, beating Crvena Zvezda Beograd in straight sets (3-0: 25-21, 25-13 e 25-18).
The Portuguese setter recorded 3 points (1 attack, 1 block and 1 service). In the next gameday, scheduled for November 22, the French team will host the Serbian.

João José’s German team VFB Friedrichshafen will play today in Belgium against Knack Roeselare, also for the Champions League.

For the CEV Challenge Cup - Women qualifying second round, Norwegian Stod Volley, coached by André Sá, will play tonight Obuda Vasas Budapest in Hungary.

On their turn, Tiago Violas Jastrzebski Wegiel SA will visit the turquish team do Maliye Milli Pyango Ankara for the Round of 16 – first leg of CEV Cup.

Regarding Portuguese referees which will be present in CEV’s competitions:

Men CEV Champions League
Hélio Ormonde – Knack Roeselare (Belgium)-Zenit Kazan (Russia), Pool A, December 12.
Avelino Azevedo – Arago de Sete (France)-Remat Zalan (Romania), Pool G, November 15.

Women CEV Champions League
Avelino Azevedo – Robur Tiboni Urbino (Italy)-Dinamo Kazan (Russia), Pool E, December 4.
Hélio Ormonde – RC Cannes (France)-Vakifbank Istanbul (Turkey), Pool A, November 21.

Women CEV Cup
Ricardo Ferreira – Volley Koniz (Switzerland)-Stiinta Bacau (Romania), Round of 16, November 14.

Women CEV Challenge Cup
Lídio Ferreira – Peelpush Meijel (The Netherlands)-CSM Targu Mures (Romania), Qualifying 2nd round, November 15.
António Sobral – VC Oudegem (Belgium)-CSM Bucuresti (Romania), Qualifying 2nd round, November 15.
Vítor Gonçalves – Universal Modena (Italy)-Nova Branik Maribor (Slovenia), CEV Cup, Round of 32, date to be announced.

More info: www.cev.lu