Pool A: #8 Netherlands Flies into FIVB Round 2 at 5-0
8th-ranked Netherlands finished strong in pool play with a sweep of 26th-ranked Mexico and will enter the second round with an undefeated 5-0 mark. 6th-ranked Japan came in second in Pool A, wrapping play at 4-1 following its 3-0 win over 13th-ranked Germany.
Argentina’s Captain Comments On Being Cut From WCH After Interview
The world of Argentine female volleyball has been recently rocked by the news that Yamila Nizetich, captain of the country’s national team, was kicked out the WCH roster by coach Guillermo Orduna only weeks prior to the competition after she criticized the team’s performance during a radio show interview
NORCECA Women’s Pan American Cup: USA & D.R. Advance to the Semis
Aiyana Abukusomo-Whitney’s 20 points spearheaded the American effort as they move on to the semifinals.
Italy Tops China 3-1; Japan Eliminates Argentina from Contention
Japan was just too much for Argentina offensively, registering 15 more kills, in a sweep, which mathematically eliminated Argentina from Final 6 contention. Paola Egonu and Miryam Fatime Sylla paced Italy with double-digit scoring efforts as the Italians issued top-ranked China their first loss in Pool 12.
Japan Edges Italy in 5 Sets; China Sweeps Argentina in VNL Pool 12
Italy outscored Japan 107 to 105 and bested its foe in kills, blocks and aces, but committed 53 errors in a five-set loss on Tuesday. Meanwhile, China dominated the net with 18 blocks in a sweep of Argentina to open Week 3 of VNL play.
Brazil Smokes Argentina, Turkey Overcomes 26 Points by DR’s Martinez
Brazil dominated all facets of the game in a 3-0 thumping of the last place Argentines, their fourth straight NVL victory. Brayelin Martinez dropped a match-high 26 points, including 24 kills, but it was not enough to lift the Dominican Republic past Turkey in a 3-1 loss.
The Netherlands Downs Russia, Move To 3-0 – VNL Pool 1 Day 3 Recap
The Netherlands showed why it is one of the world’s hottest team, closing out Week 1 undefeated after routing Russia. Meanwhile, Thai continue its historic success against Argentina, having never lost a single set against the team in international play.
Sound Bytes: What They Were Saying on Volleyball Nations League Day 1
2018 FIVB WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE – WEEK 1 May 15th-17th, 2018 Power Rankings Various Locations Preview Day one…
Argentina’s Orduna Names 20-Player Squad For 2017 Int’l Schedule
Argentinian head coach Guillermo Orduna is trying to keep the momentum from 2016 going by selecting his squad of 20…
Guillermo Orduna Remains Argentinian Women’s Head Coach
After leading his team to the Olympics for the first time ever, Guillermo Orduna is stay on as coach for…
