#VNL Semifinals: Russia Makes Quick Work of Brazil to Set Finals Date with France
Russia found balance offensively and stifled the Brazilian attack to move on to the Gold Medal match.
Russia Announces 29-Man Preliminary Roster for 2018 World Championship
Dmitriy Muserskiy, above, has been a leading figure for Russia in the Nations League, landing over 66% of his shots.
#VNL Men’s Semifinals Preview
Brazil may not be the favorites entering the semifinals of the #VNL, but they reached the final of the World League 4 of the last 5 times and 14 times since 2001.
Russia Announces Roster for #VNL Final Six
Dmitriy Muserskiy will headline a strong lineup for Russia in the VNL Final Six. Artem Volvich and Maxim Mikhailov are also on the roster in Lille, France.
#VNL Preview: Final Six Pool B – Poland, Russia, United States
Taylor Sander is back on the roster for the United States in the #VNL Final Six. The United States will face Russia and Poland for a chance to reach the semifinals.
Japan, Russia Win Over Error-Riddled Foes in Pool 14
Thirty-four errors plagued Germany in its five-set loss to Japan on Friday, nullifying the team’s advantages in kills and blocks. Argentina boasted a slight edge in kills and aces, but could not get out of its own way in the match, committing 24 errors in a 3-0 loss to Russia.
2018 Men’s #VNL Pool 14 Preview: Germany Hosts Argentina, Japan & Russia
Germany will look to play giant killer again as they host Pool 14 with Russia, Japan and Argentina.
Australia, Japan Score Day 9 Upsets, VNL Top 4 Teams Remain the Same
Sunday brought a few surprise results and standout performances, but the top four teams stood strong in Brazil, Poland, France and the United States.
DeSouza, Muserskiy Lead Brazil, Russia to #VNL Day 9 Wins
Brazil put down 21 more kills in the match, including 15 by Wallace DeSouza in a rout of China on Sunday to stay atop the VNL standings. Russia picked up its second straight home victory, besting Iran in every scoring category, while Dmitriy Muserskiy scored a match-high 24 points.
Brazil Squeaks Past Iran in 5; Karpukhov Guides Russia in Sweep
Thirteen blocks were not enough to lift Iran past a Brazilian side, which leaned on Douglas Souza and Wallace DeSouza in a five-set affair on Saturday. Meanwhile, Anton Karpukhov did it all for Russia, posting a match-high 21 points with 15 kills, four blocks and two aces, in a sweep of China.
