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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.

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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.

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Turkey Notches Sweep of Italy in VNL Opener

Turkey outdid Italy 47-29 in kills and did not allow the Azzure a lead in the match until the 3-2 point of Set 2 en route to a shocking sweep to kick off Volleyball Nations League action in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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2018 NVL Pool 3 Preview: USA, Italy, Turkey, Poland

On paper, the United States is the favorite to win Pool 3 as the Americans boast home court advantage and are the most highly ranked of the four-team group. The youth of their three competitors also could be a major factor in the success of the Americans.

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No Egonu, Bosetti for Italy in Week 1 of Volleyball Nations League

Italy will be without all but 2 of their players from last year’s World Grand Prix final 6, including the absence of breakout teenage superstar Paola Egonu (above).

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Italian Cup Underway in Serie A (Week 2 Scores and Recap)

Italian Women’s Serie A Weekly Update The second week of league play for the Italian Women’s Serie A is in…

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Daniele Santarelli Named New Head Coach at Imoco Volley

Daniele Santarelli will look to keep the wins coming for Imoco Volley Conegliano after being hired as the new head coach.

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