Akinradewo's block is not as formidable as it used to be. Not getting challenged enough in the v league stunted her probably. I hope Alhassan's development won't be affected by lack of elite competition over there.
Block was never her strength, but she really improved under McCutcheon in that element. Hugh made USA's block better in general. Karch focused more on their attacking speed
CHN and Serbia dont meet in F6 if they are both 2nd place.
i believe japan is gonna get a point from brazil. serbia will finish 3rd.
Karch focused more on their attacking speed
Which really handicaps this team. They should focus their attention on improving their blocks again since we don't have an Egonu type game changer riht now.
I literally forget about the existence of USA's opp. They are completely invisible.
i think if japan lose 1:3 to Brasil,japan will be 3th...............
Bartsch is not doing well as Opp either... Larson took her leader role here and helped her team get the set.
If Japan wins a set, Brazil will be instantly eliminated but nobody knows what will happen to their mentality. Could play for the honor and win or simply give up.
Nice set by USA, even if we relaxed a bit too.
This will probably be the only match we blocked less than our opponents...
Does USA really need to set that fast for a slide attack? Akinradewo is not connecting well and she can't jump the way she usually does to whack the ball.
Does USA really need to set that fast for a slide attack? Akinradewo is not connecting well and she can't jump the way she usually does to whack the ball.
I don't think they need to set that fast to anyone, except maybe Hill.. Italy is readingn their game, I mean they always have 2 blockers up
USA needs to move away from their fast and low system.
USA needs to start serving every single ball to Sylla.. she's the worst passer in Italy's lineup and also it will give her a harder time focusing on attack.
I know not every pass is good, but Carli has been setting Hill way off the net.
Japan could also be on the 1st place. If Japan win 3-0, they'll be on the top of the Pool E, cause they have better points ratio than Netherlands
I cross the fingers for the Sarina & Erica 
USA are probably out of the WC
I don’t really know what to say about Serbia. I think this kind of performance will affect them for the rest of the tournament, it’s not easy to forget a match this bad and just get back to top form for the next match. I’ll be surprised if they make it through the F6 now, no matter who they play. I think the injury to Milenkovic was really important. She may not be a massive name, but she was passing well and contributing to the attack, while playing with Malesevic or Busa sometimes looks like playing with only 5 players on the court.
I also don't understand why is Italy still playing with their best lineup. They have been playing with the same players every single match.. they'll probably be tired when it matters most
Bartch is so timid right now...
Murphy or Lowe seemed more useful as Opp then Bartsch at least from what I'm seeing now... Bartsch can't kill a ball to save her life atm
Very good game by the Dutchies! They served and blocked very well! It's a pity Serbia didn't played at their best.
I also don't understand why is Italy still playing with their best lineup. They have been playing with the same players every single match.. they'll probably be tired when it matters most
We have a chance to kick USA out of the tournament and there are 3 days to recover. It's a good gamble.