Finland’s men earned an important 3–0 victory over Serbia in the European Championship tournament in Tampere on Sunday. The result gives Finland a strong boost against a highly regarded opponent.

It was Finland’s third match of the tournament, played in front of a home crowd in Tampere. HBL described it as a real volleyball thriller, but Finland held its nerve and took all three sets.

The win matters because it improves Finland’s position in the championship and shows the team can compete with established sides. What it means for the rest of the tournament will become clearer as play continues.