Captain Jaroslava Smatanikova
“The match against Italy is very tough, but the previous one against the Brazilians was more difficult. I’m not satisfied with the loss and my team’s performance today was also a disappointment.”

Italy
Head coach Maurizio
“We had a difficult match against Slovakia. We played well in the first, third and fifth sets, but Slovakia also came out with the stunning form in the second and fourth sets. They already proved that they are a strong team. There is only a small gap between Italy and Slovakia. We next take on Brazil. Despite the fact that it will be our toughest match in the first round, it’s not important for us as we’ve already advanced to the top eight round.”

Captain Letizia Camera
“It’s a very difficult match against Slovakia. It was as if we played the Brazilians. We played well only in the first, third and fifth sets. We have more to improve. However, I’m glad that my team won again.”