FRANCE
Play By Play
THE NETHERLANDS
Overview
Head-to-Head
-
These nations last met in a European Olympic Qualification tournament in 2004, when the Netherlands beat France in straight sets in Leipzig.
-
On 27 July 2000, the Netherlands claimed a 3-1 round robin win over hosts France in the 2000 Intercontinental Olympic Qualification tournament in a winner takes all match for the final Olympic spot. Reigning Olympic champions the Netherlands almost missed out on qualification for the 2000 Olympics.
-
France's last win over the Netherlands in a world level major tournament (World Championship, World League, Olympic Games, Grand Champions Cup, World Cup and Volleyball Nations League) came in 2002, when they won 3-0 in the World Championship in Argentina.
-
The Netherlands beat France in the 2018 World Championship 3-2, after a 2-0 deficit. Nimir Abdel-Aziz (31, the Netherlands) scored 10 or more points than any other player that match.
-
France beat the Netherlands in five sets in the 2017 European Championship group phase. Abdel-Aziz (24, the Netherlands) and Stephen Boyer (23, France) finished as their team's leading scorer.
France
-
After beating Serbia in straight sets in their opener, France suffered a five-set defeat against Bulgaria on Monday. France outscored Bulgaria 103 to 101 points.
-
France managed to score only four points (excl. opponent errors) in the fifth set against Bulgaria.
-
Jean Patry was France's top scorer against both Serbia (22 points) and Bulgaria (20). Earvin Ngapeth (14 v Serbia, 17 v Bulgaria) was the team's second-most prolific scorer on both occasions.
-
Patry has scored 42 points this far, at least six more than any other player in Pool B of the CEV Tokyo Volleyball Olympic Qualification 2020.
-
Barthélémy Chinenyeze produced five of France's 11 stuff blocks against Bulgaria.
The Netherlands
-
The Netherlands have lost their two CEV Tokyo Volleyball Olympic Qualification 2020 matches without claiming a single set. They lost their opener against Serbia before losing against Bulgaria on Tuesday.
-
The Netherlands had 11 serve errors against Bulgaria on Tuesday, compared to only two aces.
-
The Netherlands have not yet scored more than 19 points in a single set at the CEV Tokyo Volleyball Olympic Qualification 2020.
-
Nimir Abdel-Aziz scored 15 of the Netherlands' 30 points (excl. opponent errors) against Bulgaria. He was the only Dutch player on more than four points.
-
Match Polls
Loading...
-
Officials
First RefereeBogdan Laurentiu STOICAROUSecond RefereeIgor PORVAZNIKSVK
-
Venue Information
Volleyball fans have ‘nicknamed’ the iconic Max-Schmeling-Halle ‘Germany’s Volleyball temple’. Actually, it is much more than just that – since this venue has played host to an impressive number of major international competitions as well, such as the 2002 FIVB Women’s World Championship, 2003 EuroVolley Men, 2013 EuroVolley Women, as well as the historic CEV Champions League Volley 2019 Super Finals back in May – to name only a few highlights. The Hall also plays as hosts to the Berlin Recycling Volleys, Germany's most decorated volleyball club with 10 Bundesliga titles and a CEV cup title in 2015/2016. The arena is located at Am Falkpl. 1, 10437 Berlin, Germany and holds up to 12,000 spectators. Capacity: 8533
- How To Attend
-
Watch Live
All matches are available LIVE on: www.eurovolley.tv
However, please be aware that the stream may be blocked in your country by a third-party service.
Following the conclusion of the match, a short recap video will be made available on the platform.
Find your Broadcaster
#RoadtoTokyo
Team
FRANCE 
Address
2/4 rue des Sarrazins CRETEIL cedexContacts
Next Game
| 10/01/2020 | vs. |
Go to Match Centre | ||
Previous Games
| 09/01/2020 | vs. |
3 - 2 | W | Go to Match Centre |
| 08/01/2020 | vs. |
2 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
| 06/01/2020 | vs. |
2 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
-
5Competitions Played
-
3Titles
- Competition
-
4Matches Played
-
2Matches Won
-
50%Win %
-
10Sets Won
-
381Points Won
-
49%Attack %
-
48%Reception %
Team
- Birth Date: 1989
- Birth Place: Mulhouse
- Height: 183 cm
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Height: 200 cm
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Montpellier
- Height: 192 cm
- Birth Date: 1991
- Birth Place: Saint-Raphaël
- Height: 194 cm
- Birth Date: 1989
- Birth Place: Champigny-sur-Marne
- Height: 209 cm
- Birth Date: 1994
- Birth Place: Poitiers
- Height: 196 cm
- Birth Date: 1994
- Birth Place: Mulhouse
- Height: 196 cm
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: Paris
- Height: 207 cm
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: Tourcoing
- Height: 198 cm
- Birth Date: 1998
- Birth Place: Dunkerque
- Height: 202 cm
- Birth Date: 1995
- Birth Place: Toulon
- Height: 198 cm
Team
- VAN GARDEREN Maarten3 Outside spiker
- TER HORST Thijs4 Outside spiker
- VAN DER ENT Luuc5 Libero
- SMIT Tim12 Middle blocker
- ABDEL-AZIZ Nimir14 Opposite
- VAN SOLKEMA Gijs15 Setter
THE NETHERLANDS 
Address
De Weerelt, Orteliuslaan 1041 UTRECHTContacts
Previous Games
| 08/01/2020 | vs. |
3 - 2 | W | Go to Match Centre |
| 07/01/2020 | vs. |
0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
| 06/01/2020 | vs. |
0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
-
5Competitions Played
-
2Titles
- Competition
-
3Matches Played
-
1Matches Won
-
33%Win %
-
3Sets Won
-
209Points Won
-
48%Attack %
-
43%Reception %
Team
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: Sliedrecht
- Height: 201 cm
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Renswoude
- Height: 200 cm
- Birth Date: 1991
- Birth Place: Nijverdal
- Height: 204 cm
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Voorschoten
- Height: 202 cm
- Birth Date: 1986
- Birth Place: Lochem
- Height: 190 cm
- Birth Date: 1989
- Birth Place: Eindhoven
- Height: 201 cm
- Birth Date: 1998
- Birth Place: Smallingerland
- Height: 193 cm
- Birth Date: 1991
- Birth Place: Rijssen
- Height: 199 cm
- Birth Date: 1991
- Birth Place: Reading
- Height: 203 cm
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: THE NETHERLANDS
- Height: 192 cm
Recent Results
BULGARIA
FRANCE
(25 - 23, 17 - 25, 25 - 22, 19 - 25, 15 - 8)
FRANCE
SERBIA
(25 - 21, 25 - 21, 25 - 22)
Team Statistics
Player Statistics
Head to Head
Jénia GREBENNIKOV
Libero
FRANCE
Maarten VAN GARDEREN
Outside spiker
THE NETHERLANDS
Block of Benjamin TONIUTTI
Dink of Nimir ABDEL-AZIZ blocked by Earvin NGAPETH
Official final handshake
Post-match of team France
Gallery
Disclaimer
Photos featured on the CEV Photo Galleries are downloadable copyright free for media purposes only and only if CEV is credited as the source material. They are protected by copyright for all other commercial purposes. Those wishing to use CEV Photo Gallery photos for other commercial purposes should contact press@cev.eu
France move to semis after five-set loss to Netherlands
France had to make sure they finish pool runners-up by winning at least one set in their last Pool B match, against the Netherlands, and so they did. They took the first two before the opponents found the way back to a 3-2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-11) win, their first (and last) of this continental Olympic qualifier.
At 19-17 France’s way was the first time the gap exceeded one point in the first set. The French did not let go of their advantage and pushed further through Benjamin Toniutti’s ace, which closed the set at 25-21. At this point, Laurent Tillie’s squad was safe for the semis.
Still they were well in control throughout the second set and won it by 25-20 despite opposite Nimir Abdel-Aziz’s 11 points for the Dutch team. Coach Laurent Tillie changed the entire starting line-up for the next sets. Roberto Piazza also made changes to his squad, but the Netherlands managed to level the match after 25-22 and 25-19.
They proved better in the tie-breaker as well, taking control of the scoreboard all the way through Wouter Ter Maat’s hit that closed the match at 15-11. Abdel-Aziz skipped the last three sets, but the 16 points he made in the first two placed him on top of the scorers’ chart.
The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.
The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.
Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.
The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.
An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.
The number of successful point winning blocks of FRANCE compared to THE NETHERLANDS.
FRANCE number of service aces compared to THE NETHERLANDS
Errors leading to points of FRANCE, next to those from THE NETHERLANDS
Nimir Abdel-Aziz, Captain of The Netherlands: “At least we have a win. We took some sets and that’s it. We go home with a win, that´s ok. Still, the level wasn’t that good, but I think the guys who played today, the guys who came in, they showed a good level and we’re happy because of that.”
Top Scorer
- 16 - Nimir ABDEL-AZIZ (NED)
- 14 - Wouter TER MAAT (NED)
- 13 - Yacine LOUATI (FRA)
Top Attacker
- 13 - Wouter TER MAAT (NED)
- 13 - Nimir ABDEL-AZIZ (NED)
- 11 - Yacine LOUATI (FRA)
Top Blocker
- 3 - Michaël PARKINSON (NED)
- 2 - Fabian PLAK (NED)
- 1 - Jean PATRY (FRA)
Top Server
- 2 - Nimir ABDEL-AZIZ (NED)
- 1 - Antoine Arthur Fabien BRIZARD (FRA)
- 1 - Benjamin TONIUTTI (FRA)
Top Receiver
- 5 - Julien LYNEEL (FRA)
- 4 - Jelte MAAN (NED)
- 4 - Timothée CARLE (FRA)