United States finishes fourth at World Championship

APELDOORN, Netherlands, October 15, 2022.- The United States finished fourth place at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship after losing to Italy 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 27-25) in the bronze medal match on Saturday.

Italy outclassed the U.S. leading 42-31 in kills, 10-7 in blocks and 4-3 in serves. USA handed out 21 points from unforced errors while scoring on 19 from Italy.

Italy opposite hitter Paola Egonu led all scorers scoring 25 points on 20 kills, 4 blocks and one ace.

Opposite Andrea Drews led the U.S. with 10 points on nine kills and one ace, followed by team captain outside hitter Kelsey Robinson with 8 points all on kills.

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Boskovic leads Serbia to another gold medal match

Gliwice, Poland, October 12, 2022.- Serbia stayed on track to defend their title and advanced to Saturday’s final of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship after a victory 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 17-25, 25-23) over Olympic champions of the United States at the Gliwice Arena in Poland on Wednesday.

It is the second time the southern European nation will play in a World Championship final, after winning the first four years ago in Japan, while the Americans will attempt their sixth podium finish by winning the bronze medal match on Saturday. in the Netherlands.

For the United States, their captain Kelsey Robinson scored 18 points, Andrea Drews 14, while Chiaka Ogbogu and Alexandra Frantti each added 10 points. For Serbia, Tijana Boskovic had 33 points followed by her teammate Bianka Busa with 15.

The United States team will face the loser of the match between Italy and Brazil in the bronze medal match.

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United States beats Turkey in Quarterfinals

Gliwice, Poland, October 11, 2022.- The United States, the only remaining participant representing the NORCECA area in the Women’s Volleyball World Championship, won its Quarterfinal match against Turkey.

The Americans outperformed the Turkish in attacks (44-35), in blocks (13-9) and in services (4-0) to beat them in straight sets with a score of 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25). -20) and thus move on to the Semifinals.

For the United States Alexandra Frantti had 18 points, Andrea Drews 14 and her captain Kelsey Robinson added another 10. For Turkey Ebrar Karakurt scored 16 points and Zehra Gunes added 11.

The semifinal match of the United States will be against the Serbian team on October 12.

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Puerto Rico ends Phase 2 with victory against Argentina

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, October 9, 2022.- Team Puerto Rico finished the second stage of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship with a record of 1-3.

After losing the first set, Puerto Rico recovered to defeat Argentina with a score of 3-1 (20-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-23). Argentina outscored Puerto Rico in spikes (59-53), but the Puerto Ricans were better in blocks (21-6) and serves (1-0).

For Puerto Rico, Brittany Abercrombie had 25 points while Neira Ortiz and Pilar Victoria had 13 points each. For Argentina Erika Mercado added 17 points and Paula Nizetich and Bianca Farriol added 15 and 10 points respectively.

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Dominican Republic falls to Canada

Lodz, Poland, October 8, 2022.- In a spectacular match, the Canadian team beat The Queens of the Caribbean in the framework of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

In a match that went to the maximum of five sets, Canada knew how to handle the emotions to take the victory against the Dominican team 3-2 (18-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-27, 15-7) and thus finish this Phase 2 of the Championship with a level record of 2-2.

The Canadians’ attack was led by Kiera Van Ryk who scored 24 points followed by Alexa Gray with 17 and Emily Maglio with 13. For Las Reinas Gaila González scored 28 and the sisters Brayelin and Jineiry Martínez added 19 and 17 points respectively.

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United States wins against Thailand

Lodz, Poland, October 8, 2022.- After losing the first two sets, the American team managed to defeat Thailand in the second stage of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

The United States won their third match in phase 2 of the Championship beating the Thai team in five sets with a score of 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-19, 27-25, 15-13).

Haleigh Washington had 15 points for the American team followed by Chiaka Ogbogu and Alexandra Frantti who added 14 and 13 points respectively. For Thailand Pimpichaya Kokram scored 20 points and Chatchu-On Moksri added another 18.

The United States finished Phase 2 with a 3-1 record.

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Poland dominates Canadá in a tight match

Lodz, Poland, October 7, 2022.- Poland improved to 2-1 with an electrifying win over Canada.

The Poles needed the maximum of 5 sets to overcome Canada with a score of 3-2 (25-18, 19-25, 16-25, 25-23, 15-5) leaving the Canadians with a 1-2 record in this second stage of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

Magdalena Stysiak stood out for Poland with 25 points followed by Kamila Witkowska and Agnieszka Korneluk with 15 and 12 respectively. For the Canadian team, Kiera Van Ryk scored 21 points and Alexa Gray 20.

Canada will now face the Dominican Republic on October 8.

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Dominican beats Germany in World Championship

Lodz, Poland, October 7, 2022.- After losing the first set, the Dominican team was able to recover to beat Germany and thus achieve its first victory in phase 2 of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

The victory of Las Reinas del Caribe was with a score of 3-1 (19-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-18), surpassing the Germans in the lines of attacks (56-47), blocks (8 -7), while in services they were equal to 4.

Brayelin Martinez stood out for Las Reinas with 28 points and Gaila Gonzalez who added 17, while for Germany Hanna Orthmann had 16 points and her partner Marie Scholzel added another 11.

The Dominican Republic’s next game will be on October 8 against the Canadian team.

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United States comes out the big door against Turkey

Lodz, Poland, October 7, 2022.- The United States won their second match in the second stage of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

The American team placed its record at 2-1 in phase 2 after defeating Turkey 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22). The Turkish outscored the United States in attacks while the Americans were better in blocks (15-10) and serves (9-5).

For the United States Chiaka Ogbogu had 15 points followed by Kelsey Robinson and Andrea Drews who added 14 and 13 points respectively. For Turkey Zehra Gunes and Ebrar Karakurt contributed 16 points each.

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Japan overtakes Puerto Rico

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, October 7, 2022.- The Japan team suffered its third setback against Puerto Rico in phase 2 of the Women’s Volleyball World Championship.

The Japanese defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-21) to put their record at 2-1 in this second stage of the Championship.

For Japan Kotona Hayashi had 15 points, Arisa Inoue added 14 and Haruyo Shimamura contributed another 12. For the Puerto Rican team Stephanie Enright and Pilar Victoria had 9 points each and Diana Reyes and Neira Ortiz had 8 respectively.

Puerto Rico’s next commitment will be on October 9 against the Argentine team.

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