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The German volleyball team has been knocked out of the World Cup following a 1:3 loss to the favored Slovenians. The defeat marks a disappointing end to the team's journey in the tournament, which saw them struggle to find their usual form throughout.
Captain Georg Grozer, who was the top German scorer in the first two games, was substituted out before the fourth set. However, his absence did not seem to improve the team's performance, as they quickly fell behind 4:8 in the fourth set.
Despite the setback, the team fought back point by point, managing to level the score at 17:17. But in the crucial moments, the Slovenians proved to be the better team, securing the victory.
The elimination comes as a blow to the team, who needed a win to advance to the round of 16. The loss also means that Grozer will not be able to continue his participation in the team, as the future of his involvement is uncertain.
However, Grozer has already made plans for his next step in his career. After the World Cup, he plans to go home and then travel to Shanghai to compete in the Chinese league. The aim is to win the championship there in the upcoming season, and Grozer still harbors the dream of participating in the 2028 Olympics with his daughter.
The team's head coach, Michal Winiarski, expressed his disappointment with the outcome but believed that the team played their best game in the tournament. He urged his team to never give up believing, especially during a timeout in the fourth set.
The German team faced a tough group in the World Cup, suffering a clear defeat against the rising Bulgarians in the opener. Outside hitter Erik Rohrs expressed regret about giving away close sets throughout the tournament, particularly the third set against Slovenia, where he landed the last hit in the block of the opponent, losing the set.
The team's only win in the World Cup came against underdog Chile. Despite the setbacks, the team can take solace in the fact that they gave their all in every match and fought back valiantly against serving pressure, leveling the match with six aces.
As the team heads home, they will undoubtedly reflect on their performance and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in the upcoming season.
