Swedish Beach Volleyball Team Advances to EM Finals with Thrilling Semifinal Victory
David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig reach the finals of the EM after defeating the Dutch team in a thrilling semifinal.
Key Points
- • Åhman and Hellvig secure a 2-0 victory against the Dutch team in the semifinals.
- • First set was tightly contested, ending 27-25, while the second set saw Sweden dominate 21-17.
- • They will face Norway's world number one duo in the finals, described as a Scandinavian 'El Clasico'.
- • The final is set for Sunday at 17:10, broadcast live on SVT.
David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig have made headlines by securing their place in the finals of the 2025 European Beach Volleyball Championship (EM) after a gripping semifinal match against the Dutch duo Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot in Düsseldorf. The reigning Olympic champions fought hard to achieve a straight-set victory, winning 2-0 with set scores of 27-25 and 21-17.
The semifinal was an intense battle, especially the first set where Åhman and Hellvig found themselves trailing by three points at one juncture. However, they managed to summon their trademark resilience, turning the game around to clinch the first set 27-25 after a decisive play from Hellvig that left their opponents stunned. The second set saw a significant shift in momentum as Åhman and Hellvig dominated, winning 21-17. A commentator from SVT, Mattias Magnusson, praised the duo's performance, calling it highly impressive and characterized by moments of brilliance on both offense and defense.
Looking ahead, the Swedish team is set to face a formidable challenge in the final against Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sørum, currently ranked as the world number one duo. Hellvig expressed the anticipation of the upcoming match, acknowledging it could be tougher than their semifinal due to Norway’s consistent performance and strong strategies both in blocking and attacking. The final has already been deemed a ‘Scandinavian El Clasico’ in the realm of beach volleyball, underscoring the competitive spirit of the matchup.
The high-stakes final will take place this Sunday at 17:10 and will be broadcast live on SVT, allowing fans to witness this important chapter in Swedish beach volleyball.