WATCH LIVE: Japan Looks to Keep Alive Final 6 Hopes Against Russia
Japan has to defeat Russia to keep their hopes alive for making the final six, as the Russian side looks to spoil Japan’s opportunity.
WATCH LIVE: Korea & Poland Meet for Best Pool Record in Group 2 of WGP
Korea looks to finish on top of the initial pool play round in a match with current number two, Poland.
Russia Survives Five Setter to Earn Gold Medal U20 Meeting with China
China and Russia each will have a shot at its third U20 world championship on Sunday after winning in Saturday’s semifinals.
South Korea, Poland, Germany Continue to Roll in Grand Prix Group 2
South Korea, Poland and Germany each registered sweeps to remain atop the group at 7-1. Outside of the semifinal race, Canada managed a four-set win over Peru, Bulgaria swept Croatia and Argentina controlled Puerto Rico in a 3-0 match.
WATCH: Group 1 Day 3 Full Match Replays and Highlights
Paola Egonu was held to just 9 points, but that was still enough for Italy to sweep the Dominican and clinch a spot in the Final 6.
Russia, Japan Score Upsets in Grand Prix Pool G1
Japan followed the lead of Yurie Nabeya as it rallied to score a five-set upset of Serbia, while Russia came through with a four-set win over China with help from a pair of 20-point efforts.
Italy Sweeps Way to World Grand Prix Final Six
Italy defeated the Dominican Republic to grab a spot in the World Grand Prix Final Six with a balanced offensive attack.
Korea Aces Kazakhstan, Argentina’s Sosa Racks Up 28 Points in Group 2
Argentina’s Emilce Sosa was the top scorer of the day with 28 points against Croatia, including 22 kills, five blocks and an ace.
WATCH LIVE: Venezuela vs. Host-Australia for Spot in the Group 3 Final
Venezuela takes on Australia in the semifinals of Group 3 at the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix.
Malaysian Captain Sim Jian Qin Out with Injury
The seasoned attacker is out with an ankle injury heading into the SEA Games.
