Italy Overpowers Argentina, China Blocks Out Japan in Pool 12 Sweeps
2018 FIVB WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE – WEEK 3 / POOL 12 May 29-31, 2018 Hong Kong Coliseum (Capacity: 12,500)…
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.
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.
Poland Picks Off Italy in 5 Sets in Pool 3 of VNL
Smarzek scored a match-high 28 points for Poland, with 23 kills and five blocks to lead her team to a 21-25, 25-14, 19-25, 25-17, 15-12 victory over No. 7 Italy to open Day 2 of Volleyball Nations League action in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Wednesday.
Italy Aims For Podium At World Grand Prix After Six Year Drought
This is Italy’s 19th time competing at the FIVB World Grand Prix and has not been on the podium since 2010.
Italy Sweeps Way to World Grand Prix Final Six
Italy defeated the Dominican Republic to grab a spot in the World Grand Prix Final Six with a balanced offensive attack.
Italy Extends Winning-Streak to Five with Win vs. Turkey at FIVB WGP
Italy took down Turkey after a wild fourth set to increase their winning streak to five matches.
Watch All World Grand Prix Day 6 Highlights And Replays
Group 1 has concluded their week one play, with Serbia and the Netherlands coming in at #1 and #2, respectively.
