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The Swiss team clinched their second victory in 2 matches in qualifying for Euro 2023. Mario Motta’s selection won 3-2 at Schönenwerd once morest Romania, their most formidable opponent in Group G .
Deprived of its captain Jovan Djokic (injured in one foot), Switzerland showed character. Led 2 sets to 1, the Helvetians won the 4th round with forceps (25-23) before clearly winning (15-8) in the tie-break.
This campaign will continue on Wednesday, still at Schönenwerd, once morest Albania. To win the 1st qualification in its history for a final phase, the Swiss men’s team must win its group or finish among the 5 best 2nds.
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