2006 Men's European Volleyball League

The 2006 Men's European Volleyball League was the third edition of the European Volleyball League, organised by Europe's governing volleyball body, the CEV. The final Four was held in İzmir, Turkey from 19 to 20 August 2006.

2006 Men's European Volleyball League
Tournament details
Host nation Turkey
DatesJuly 21 – August 13 (qualification)
August 19/20 (final four)
Teams8
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Champions Netherlands (1st title)
Tournament awards
MVPNetherlands Guido Görtzen
Official website
2006 European League

Competing nations

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Squads

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League round

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Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1   Netherlands 12 12 0 24 36 9 4.000 1061 935 1.135 Final Four
2   Croatia 12 8 4 20 28 19 1.474 1089 1039 1.048
3   Greece 12 7 5 19 25 19 1.316 1016 983 1.034
4   Germany 12 6 6 18 26 22 1.182 1082 1041 1.039
5   Turkey[a] (H) 12 6 6 18 24 24 1.000 1080 1082 0.998 Final Four
6   Spain 12 6 6 18 21 25 0.840 1012 1039 0.974
7   Slovakia 12 2 10 14 15 30 0.500 982 1060 0.926
8   Estonia 12 1 11 13 7 34 0.206 868 1011 0.859
Source: [citation needed]
(H) Host
Notes:
  1. ^ Qualified as hosts

Final four

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Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
2006-08-19 – İzmir
 
 
  Croatia3
 
2006-08-20 – İzmir
 
  Greece1
 
  Croatia1
 
2006-08-19 – İzmir
 
  Netherlands3
 
  Netherlands3
 
 
  Turkey2
 
3rd place
 
 
2006-08-20 – İzmir
 
 
  Greece3
 
 
  Turkey2

Semi-finals

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Date Time Score Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Total Report
19 Aug 17:00 Croatia   3–1   Greece 22–25 25–21 25–16 28–26   100–88 Report
19 Aug 19:30 Netherlands   3–2   Turkey 23–25 25–22 23–25 25–23 17–15 113–110 Report

3rd place match

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Date Time Score Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Total Report
20 Aug 17:00 Turkey   2–3   Greece 25–22 25–21 20–25 21–25 10–15 101–108 Report

Final

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Date Time Score Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Total Report
20 Aug 19:30 Netherlands   3–1   Croatia 19–25 25–20 25–21 27–25   96–91 Report

Final standing

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Awards

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References

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