Netherlands rout Croatia to shape up highly anticipated quarterfinal with Italy

Baku, September 27, AZERTAC The Netherlands were simply too much to stand for Croatia – and on Tuesday evening the silver medallists from the 2015 edition of the women’s EuroVolley stormed to a comprehensive 3-0 victory (25-18, 25-8, 25-21) to secure their spot in the quarterfinals, where they will be playing Italy. Croatia fought as much as they could in the third set – but the Netherlands came from behind to remain in contention for a second straight European Championship medal.