FIVB World Cup 2019 - Sept. 14 to 29, Japan

    JPN team made a wonderful recovery to win the set #3 27-25.


    Can RUS enforce the tie-break here?


    "The majority of men are not capable of thinking, but only of believing and are not accessible to reason but only to authority." -­ Arthur Schopenhauer

    Almost a come back from Russia thanks to Koroleva blocks (it was 15-20), but it wasnt enough. Ishii is just in monster mode :super:


    Russia deeply miss Fetisova. Im still wondering why Efimova is still in the team, even as a starter. I know she is more used like a slider, but her block skills are just :what:

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    Genius sub by Busato, subbing out their only scorer:aww:

    I wouldn't say that was a bad substitution because they couldn't defend the ball to prove it. Goncharova's serve is pretty weak. I think that's really where she needs to improve as a player. Romanova without an opposite is a little questionable though. It could've improve the block but Lazareva is playing the OH so...

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda

    Oops on that Risa pass :rolll:

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    Where is the beautiful Fetisova? And why is that girl from area 51 still playing?


    Fetisova suffered apendicitis some weeks ago. She had a surgery. She even didnt play all the European Championship.

    Efimova has taken her spot in the starting 6. I think a youngster MB is in the team in order to complete the roster.

    There was a nice Miya Sato defense maneuver. She's not up to the others mentioned but she has improved

    Ishikawa have some serious hops for a little girl.

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda

    Mayu Ishikawa is batting about 50% 18/37 :super:

    Ugh Efimova is so slow with the step back transition to attack. :white:

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda

    Goncha should reach 30pts by the end of this match hope her arms dont fall off :lol:

    tie-break request is granted!


    Busato speaks a functional Russian, no need for interpreter! He blends well with the Russians, providing much better atmosphere for the teams, warm-hearted, fatherly, compared to both Marichev and Pankov... now there are more smiles among the Russian players on court.


    Does anyone notice that Startseva is beautiful? Must say it out and aloud :-) <3


    "The majority of men are not capable of thinking, but only of believing and are not accessible to reason but only to authority." -­ Arthur Schopenhauer

    Goncha should reach 30pts by the end of this match hope her arms dont fall off :lol: