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France did not leave any doubts over who was the better team in the second semi-final game.

Only in the first minutes of the game, did Croatia had the lead, as they stormed to a 6-1. Thanks to a good performance on the block, France closed the big gap (7-9) and gradually built up a comfortable point difference in their favour (16-9) to take the opener.
In this set, France proved better on all counts - 12 winning spikes (to six), five kill blocks to three, two aces to zero.

It looked like that Croatia could get back on their feet in the beginning of the second set (5-5), but France did not allow any surprises, and led by Lucille Gicquel, took things into their hands. Dominating completely on the court, and despite some efforts delivered by the Croatian team, with Amelie Rotar on the serve, France were unstoppable, winning the second set, and getting closer to the win. Once again, were the French players impeccable in attacking - 16 to only eight winning spikes in this set.

Enjoying the game to its fullest, the players around head coach Emile Rousseaux, dictated the rhythm of the play, while Croatia were unable to react (allowing their opponents to even record a serie of seven points in a row for 18-7). Nothing was left for the Croats, who recorded a straight-sets loss, while France booked their spot at the Final.

Overall, the outstanding performance at the serving line (nine aces!) and the difference in the level of efficiency in the attack was crucial for the French victory - the hosts finished with 46% while Croatia with 23%.
Nina Stojilkovic became one of France’s heroes this evening, with as many as five aces to her name, while top scorers of the match became her teammates - Lucille Gicquel and Héléna Cazaute with 11 points each.