Pool C: #2 USA Tops #5 Russia, Moves on to 5-0
The 2nd-ranked United States outlasted a tough 5th-ranked Russia squad to finish Pool C action with a 5-0 mark inside Kobe Green Arena Thursday. The loss drops the Russians to 4-1 at the FIVB World Championship.
Pool B: #7 Italy Topples #1 China, Finishes Pool Play at 5-0
7th-ranked Italy rallied all the way back for a 3-1 upset victory after dropping the opening set to top-ranked China. The Italians complete pool play with a perfect 5-0 mark, while the Chinese drop to 4-1 heading to the second round of FIVB World Championship action.
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.
Alyssa Valdez and Michele Gumabao Juggling Volleyball with Modeling
Philippine volleyball superstars Alyssa Valdez and Michele Gumabao lead busy lives.
Injury to Ding Xia Muddles China’s Setter Situation at World Champs
Ding Xia started China’s match against Bulgaria on the bench with an injury, but after they dropped the first set, she was forced into action anyway.
2018 W. Volleyball World Championships – October 3 Summary
Eight of the 12 matches on Wednesday were decided in straight sets and five teams claimed spots in the FIVB Women’s World Championships second round.
Women’s World Volleyball Championship Scenarios for Oct. 3
With two matches left in the first round of the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Japan, China, Italy,…
Iran’s Only Female Pro in Europe Signs with Turkish Side
Iran’s men’s volleyball team is a true power of the world. Ranked 8th in the FIVB World Rankings, a 2016…
2018 W. Volleyball World Championships: October 2 Daily Summary
Four teams punched their tickets to the second round of the FIVB World Championships with Italy and China notching Pool B wins to move through and the USA and Russia also staying perfect in Pool C to secure their spots.
2018 W. Volleyball World Championships: October 1 Daily Summary
Sweeps were the result of the day at the World Championships on Day 3 with all three matches in Pool A and in Pool D ending in short order.
