Lanza, Schulz, Bednorz Take Starring Roles as Italy, Poland Win
Filippo Lanza notched 20 points to pace the Italians in a four-set win, which snapped a two-match VNL skid for the team, while Poland showed its depth and bested Japan in every way to stay atop the VNL table as Damian Schulz and Bartosz Bednorz turned in all-around efforts.
Brazil Surges Into #VNL Lead, USA Drops to Fifth with Loss
At the end of Day 7, the VNL men’s top five are Brazil, Poland, France, Canada and the United States, with the teams divided by just four points.
Maar, Derocco Guide Canada to Home Sweep of Australia
Stephen Maar and Jason Derocco led the way as Canada edged past Australia in an all-around effort to please the home crowd in Ottawa.
Luburic Paces Serbia to 4-Set Win; Patry Lifts France Past Korea
Drazen Luburic racked up 20 points with 16 kills, three aces and a block, to guide Serbia to a four-set win over Argentina. France had the upper hand across the board in a sweep of Korea to the delight of the home crowd.
Germany Continues Role as Giant Killer, Sweeping No. 2 USA
After upsetting World No. 3 Poland to wrap up Week 2 of the VNL, the Germans rode that confidence to a surprise sweep of the second ranked United States on Friday.
Bulgarian NT Members Stankov, Dimitrov Went Rafting During VNL Week 2
After being left off Bulgaria’s Volleyball Nations League roster for Weeks 1 and 2, setters Vladimir Stankov and Dobromir Dimitrov decided to enjoy their rest with a rafting trip.
Iran Blocks China in 3, Brazil Aces Russia in 4 Sets
Iran snapped a two-match losing streak with a dominant sweep of China, including 13 blocks. Brazil won its fifth-straight VNL match, keeping Russia off-balance with tough serving including 11 aces.
Poland Hangs On in 5-Setter vs. Italy; Bulgaria Sweeps Japan
Poland piled up 15 blocks and had help from 33 Italian errors in a five-set win Friday to stay atop the men’s Volleyball Nations League standings. Bulgaria snapped a three-match losing streak with a sweep of Japan, despite missing starting setter Georgi Brateov and Todor Skrimov.
#VNL Pool 9 Preview: Australia, Canada, Germany, USA
As Week 3 approaches, the United States is one of three 5-1 teams atop the VNL standings. Canada is right behind at 4-2. The teams will meet on Sunday in a rematch of the 2017 World League bronze medal match.
