Germany Blanks South Korea, Iran Pleases Home Crowd with 3-1 Win
A 10-2 lead in blocks and help from 26 South Korean miscues lifted Germany to a sweep on Saturday. Meanwhile, Iran bested Bulgaria in every way in a four-set win for the home side.
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.
Iran Blocks China in 3, Brazil Aces Russia in 4 Sets
Iran snapped a two-match losing streak with a dominant sweep of China, including 13 blocks. Brazil won its fifth-straight VNL match, keeping Russia off-balance with tough serving including 11 aces.
Japan, France Excel Offensively in 4-Set VNL Pool 1 Wins
2018 FIVB MEN’S VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE – WEEK 1/POOL 1 May 25-27, 2018 Kindarena, Rouen, France Time Zone: GMT +…
Igor Kolakovic Rejuvenates Iranian Men’s Roster
The Iranian men’s national team is one of the most exciting teams in volleyball.
Brazil Wins WGCC. Team USA Knocked Out Of Podium. Day 5 Recap (Videos)
Brazil wins its fifth WGCC gold. Team USA greatly underachieves, loses to a depleted Italian team, and is knocked out of the podium.
Only A Miracle Can Prevent Brazil’s Title. WGCC Day 4 Recap (Videos)
Brazil’s 3-2 win against the USA all but gives the South Americans the tournament title, even though three other teams have mathematical chances at it.
Men’s World Grand Champions Cup Preview
Schedule, host information, and teams’ extended rosters for the seventh edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Grand Champions Cup
