A unique moment ahead of the semi-finals. Both Italy, Turkey, Serbia and the Netherlands have yet to lose a match this tournament. This is the first time in the history of the European Championships. In addition, all four also became group winners. Two teams faced losses for the first time today. The match for the bronze medal on Sunday will be between: Italy and the Netherlands. A few hours later, Turkey and Serbia battle for gold. All tickets are sold out by now.

The first semi-final was an epic battle between Turkey and Italy. The Italians did not lose a single set yet this EC. Today was different. In a blood-curdling tie-break, Turkey pulled the sheet to itself. Egonu and Vargas were more than on target. Sylla also did her bit. The fans in attendance watched what was perhaps the best match of the EC. After more than 2 hours of volleyball at the highest level, the Turkish fans jumped to their feet. They are in the final.
Final score Turkey - Italy: 3-2 (18-25, 25-23, 15-25, 25-22, 15-6)

A lot of Dutch fans came to cheer their team in the semi-finals. The Dutch took on world champion Serbia. This semi-final was also one with two faces. The Serbs took a very strong start, killing the Netherlands in the first set. In the second set, however, it was the Netherlands' turn. They were able to build a point gap of as much as 9 points. Serbia could not recover from that. They do in the third set. That one goes to the Serbs without too many problems. In set four, too, the Serbs come out strongest. No final for the Netherlands.
Final score Serbia - Netherlands: 3-1 (25-21, 15-25, 25-22, 25-21)