Gutierrez Notches 31 Points in Cuba’s 1st Win, Poland Sweeps Iran
2018 FIVB Men’s World Championships – Preliminary Pool D Sept. 12-18, 2018 Palace of Culture and Sports; Varna, Italy Pool…
Iran and Poland Stay Perfect on Top of Pool D
Poland gets a win against Finland to stay atop Pool D at 3-0. Iran remained undefeated with a 3-1 over Cuba on Saturday.
Iran Fends Off Bulgaria, Poland Sweeps Puerto Rico in Pool D
Poland was dominant in all phases of the game against Puerto Rico, earning its second win of the World Championships. Iran also moved to 2-0 with a four-set win over co-hosts Bulgaria.
Iran Cruises, Poland Blocks Past Cuba in #FIVBMensWCH Pool D
An overwhelming offensive effort gave Iran the advantage in a sweep of Puerto Rico, while Poland relied on its block in a four-set win over Cuba to kick off the second day of Pool D play.
Defending World Champs Poland Top Belgium in Two Friendlies
The Polish men’s national team built more confidence and momentum heading into the World Championships with two four-set wins over Belgium in friendlies on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Vital Heynen Tries Out Bartos Kurek At The Middle Blocker Position
At the collegiate level, such changes are not that uncommon. However, that is very unusual in the highly specialized professional game.
Poland Names Their Roster for the World Championships
Poland’s coach, Vital Heynen, has named his roster for the FIVB World Championships. Pawel Zatorski and Dawid Konarski are trying to get back on top of the podium in Italy this October.
PlusLiga’s Szczecin Signs Superstar Matey Kaziyski
Rumors became true and PlusLiga’s Szczecin is indeed launching itself into super-team status
United States Qualifies for #VNL Semifinals, Sander Leaves Injured
With a 3-0 win over Poland, the United States qualifies for the VNL Semifinals with Russia in Pool B. Taylor Sander left the match with an injury late in the 3rd set.
UPDATE: Russia Qualifies for the #VNL Semifinals
Dmitry Kovalev and Russia are the first to qualify for the VNL semifinals. They clinched a spot in the semifinals when the United States took a 2-0 lead over Poland on Thursday.