The European League Women continued on 14 June 2026 with a dominant performance from Sweden Women, who swept Bosnia & Herzegovina Women 3‑0 (25‑18, 25‑21, 25‑16) at 22:00 local time. The victory cemented Sweden’s status as one of the tournament’s frontrunners.

Match Overview

Sweden entered the match unbeaten in the pool stage, while Bosnia & Herzegovina had struggled to find consistency. From the outset, Sweden’s superior speed and blocking proved too much for the visitors. The hosts controlled every set comfortably, never allowing Bosnia to build a lead of more than two points.

Key Moments

• First set: Sweden broke an early 8‑8 tie with a 7‑1 run, cruising to a 25‑18 win.
• Second set: Bosnia briefly led 10‑9, but Sweden responded with a decisive 6‑2 run and closed out 25‑21.
• Third set: The home team dominated from the service line, forcing five reception errors and winning 25‑16.

Tactical Story

Sweden employed a fast‑tempo offence that overwhelmed Bosnia’s defence. Setter Isabelle Haak (not to be confused with the Italian star) distributed the ball evenly, keeping the Bosnian block off‑balance. On the defensive side, Sweden’s block‑out system—especially through middle blockers Linn Nilsson and Tilda Andersson—recorded eight stuff blocks. Bosnia struggled to generate clean kills, hitting only 32% as a team.

Standout Players

• Sweden – Alexandra Lazić (outside hitter): Team‑high 14 points with a 53% attack success rate and two blocks.
• Sweden – Linda Andersson (middle blocker): Contributed four blocks and three aces in a near‑flawless performance.
• Bosnia & Herzegovina – Ajla Hadžić (opposite): Led her team with 9 points but was forced into many difficult shots due to tight Swedish defence.

Table Impact

The clean sweep earned Sweden three points, keeping them at the top of their pool with a perfect record. Bosnia & Herzegovina remain bottom without a win, and their path to the Final Four now looks extremely narrow. Sweden’s next match is a crucial top‑of‑the‑table clash, while Bosnia must find a way to compete against stronger opponents.

Sweden’s blend of tactical discipline and individual brilliance has made them a team to watch in the European League Women, and this latest statement win only reinforced their credentials as title contenders.