Italy Knocks Off Korea, Russia Edges Past Germany 3-1 in #VNL Pool 6
Russia used a strong block to get past Germany in four sets, while Italy’s balanced offensive attack won the team its second straight, topping Korea in a sweep to wrap Volleyball Nations League Pool 6 play.
Italy Earns First #VNL Win, Korea Tops Russia for Fourth Straight
Italy earned its first win of VNL play with an all-around effort against Germany, while South Korea won its fourth straight, besting Russia in a sweep in Pool 7.
Russia, South Korea Open #VNL Pool 7 With Wins
A balanced offensive attack, including three players with nine or more kills, helped lift Russia past Italy to open Pool 6 play, meanwhile a strong service game and a 29-point effort by Kim Yeon Koung were key in lifting the homestanding Koreans to a four-set win over Germany.
Previewing NVL Pool 6: Germany, Italy, Russia, South Korea
With three of the four teams firmly in the middle of the pack of 16, this pool could come up big when in determining which teams advance to the finals. One would have to give a slight edge to Russia in terms of a favorite to come out as the leader of the pack, simply by way of experience and opening weekend results.
Final 8 Teams Set In EuroVolley. Volleymob Previews and Picks Winners
Who will advance to EuroVolley’s semifinals?
Germany and Turkey On To Final 8. EuroVolley Recap (Highlight Vids)
Both teams will now have a chance to avenge pool play defeats at the hands of rivals Azerbaijan and Russia, respectively.
Poland Takes the Group 2 Crown at the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix
Poland celebrates winning Group 2 of the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix as they swept Korea to take the group title.
Korea & Poland Overcome Set-Deficits for Spots in WGP Group 2 Finals
Korea fought back from a 2-0 set hole to win in five over Germany, as they will now meet Poland in the Group 2 Championship at the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix.
