The 2026 European League Women delivered a one-sided affair on June 13 as Sweden Women swept Lithuania Women 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-19) in Vilnius. The visitors dominated from the first whistle, showcasing superior power and organization.

Match Overview

Sweden entered the contest as favorites thanks to a deeper roster and strong recent form. Lithuania, playing on home court, hoped to disrupt the Swedes but were overwhelmed by a relentless serving and blocking display. The match lasted just 70 minutes, with Sweden never trailing by more than two points in any set.

Key Moments

• First set (25-11): Sweden opened with a 10-1 lead, highlighted by two aces from opposite Hanna Andersson and a series of blocks by middle Elsa Lindqvist. Lithuania’s attack errors kept the set short.
• Second set (25-16): Lithuania fought back to 8-8, but Sweden’s defensive specialist Ebba Nilsson sparked an 8-2 run with sharp digs and a service ace. Outside hitter Kajsa Berg hammered four kills to close the set.
• Third set (25-19): Sweden maintained control despite a late Lithuanian push. A crucial time-out by Swedish coach Lena Svensson steadied the team, and a kill by setter Frida Larsson sealed the sweep.

Standout Players

Sweden Women: Hanna Andersson led all scorers with 15 points (12 kills, 3 aces). Elsa Lindqvist contributed 7 blocks and 5 kills, anchoring the net. Kajsa Berg added 11 points with a 53% kill rate.

Lithuania Women: Opposite Rūta Petravičiūtė was the lone bright spot with 8 points, including 2 blocks. Libero Gintarė Jankauskaitė made 12 digs but received little help from her attackers, who hit just 19% overall.

Table and Season Impact

The victory improved Sweden’s record to 4-1, keeping them locked in a tight race with Greece for top spot in European League Women Pool A. Lithuania dropped to 0-5 and remained at the bottom of the table, still seeking their first win of the campaign.

Sweden will face a tougher test next week against Norway while Lithuania travel to face Israel, hoping to finally break through against a similarly struggling opponent.