USA receivers look so nervy when the set nears the end
Italy making the plays that count. 2-0 lead!
USA receivers look so nervy when the set nears the end
Italy making the plays that count. 2-0 lead!
Italy with this game can beat Russia too and with that they can avoid facing Brazil in the SF..
But as i said, every match has a different story..
oh my…. US libero…
Italy playing like this, will reach the final
Italy
Looks like USA's spirit is broken now after the two unnecessarily lost sets. And with this performance they won't really be the favourite against Russia either...
De Gennaro should teach Banwarth how to become a good libero...
Once again the US struggles with serving errors,
WOW, what a point by Italy
oh my… this match is over.
Italy very very well thus far, Usa with some serious issues at blocking also. They are often way too close at the middle even when Chirichella is first row.
Here's again the problem of USA's super fast offense: the hitters have no time to think where they hit, so most of the time they just hit straight forward in direction of their approach, and even if Italian block can't get there, their experienced defenders know exactly where they have to stand and dig all the attacks easily.
Awesome Italy With this performance I think beating Brazil is not impossible...
OK Karch...you wait until NOW you put Robinson in...
"with this performance"
Funny how everybody loves this expression. Of course anyone can beat anyone. Every match is a new match
Larson's reception, OMG. Even Robinson can do a better job there.
Here's again the problem of USA's super fast offense: the hitters have no time to think where they hit, so most of the time they just hit straight forward in direction of their approach, and even if Italian block can't get there, their experienced defenders know exactly where they have to stand and dig all the attacks easily.
sounds like "super-fast attack" of Japanese comics "Haikyuu!!", which is only possible in comics
Robinson to start against russia?
ITALIA
Well, that was convincing. I expected Italy to win but not 3:0. So it's already do or die for USA tomorrow and under these circumstances it will be a totally different match than in the first round against Russia. I think it might go the same way as today, USA not really being worse but the opponent keeping cool in the key moments.
Disappointing result for USA. It's these matches where you expect the older players to step up and carry the team through highs and lows and there just wasn't enough resiliency after losing the first two sets.
Congrats to Italy! They were better prepared to play this match A sweep is HUGE for their semfiinal hopes.