Too bad they blew that match with Poland the other day, with that win they would have a legitimate chance for the final 6 since they play Australia and China in the last weekend (also Russia though).
Exactly, Also the Brazil and Iran matches in Japan. I think with Mendez they possibly do much better in the upcoming tournaments like OQ or WC
Maybe the math is correct but they forgot that USA is automatically qualified.
Even if USA were not automatically qualified and had to fight for a spot in final 6, USA right now still has chance to end up above Iran.
In fact, even Canada has a remote chance.
So their math is definitely incorrect... lol
The nature of Grbic's experimental lineup demotivated the whole team. It is understandable to check on the young players' progress but maybe there should've been a balance between experience especially on the OH or libero side.
Italt had a good first set against Poland. Good attack and block, and they also managed not to lose all their adavantage, even though Poland tried hard to come up.
Pinali is too light to be an opposite, he plays well but he is not an opposite that does 30+ points in a match.
Italt had a good first set against Poland. Good attack and block, and they also managed not to lose all their adavantage, even though Poland tried hard to come up.
Pinali is too light to be an opposite, he plays well but he is not an opposite that does 30+ points in a match.
I think it's only balanced when your setter is scoring in double digits. 
Poland - Italy, 17:14 for Pol then 21:17 for Ita and then 24:21 for Pol
Poland - Italy, 17:14 for Pol then 21:17 for Ita and then 24:21 for Pol
Yeah. Both teams have a lot of youngsters and are not stable. Poor Cavuto.
I can't believe it. Italy got stucked right in the most important moment. Antonov had horrible receptions and got blocked. I can't figure out why he is still there, after all these years in which he didn't improve at all. Do we want to let youngsters play? Then let's go with Cavuto and Lavia!
Any back story with Klos's jersey number (77)?
Any back story with Klos's jersey number (77)?
Szalpuk took his old number (7) and Kłos said, he did not have such money to buy it back 
So now he has 77.
Szalpuk took his old number (7) and Kłos said, he did not have such money to buy it back
Interesting 
Iran is one set away from clinching the Final Round spot.
I can't believe it. Italy got stucked right in the most important moment. Antonov had horrible receptions and got blocked. I can't figure out why he is still there, after all these years in which he didn't improve at all. Do we want to let youngsters play? Then let's go with Cavuto and Lavia!
I think Blengini wants Italy to qualify into the final round.
Antonov is very underrated in this forum but he's still better than anyone that's not named Juantorena or Zaytsev at pos 4.
I don't believe Cavuto is ready yet. He barely played in Trento and he also made many mistakes when he was subbed.
Piano seems to have changed his serving routine again... he hoists the ball up in the air before the assisted run That's close to his original routine many years back.
I think Blengini wants Italy to qualify into the final round.
Antonov is very underrated in this forum but he's still better than anyone that's not named Juantorena or Zaytsev at pos 4.
I don't believe Cavuto is ready yet. He barely played in Trento and he also made many mistakes when he was subbed.
I don't really know. As far as I know, the aim is not to get to the finals but to make the youngsters play. For this I would try Cavuto: he is not ready, but he has to gain experience in this kind of games! Antonov is 31 already..
Crucial moment and Antonov is shaky in reception, spikes out and gets blocked. 
OMG what a tiebreak, 25:23.
Polish commentator said that this was match for the F6 qualification.
And I don’t remember when I watched 3 hours match 
The loss was tough for the italians but should be worth it atleast for the fans. 
That thrilling end was unexpected.. good fight for Italy, still not enough. I'm afraid this will cost our spot in final six at the end. But still congrats to them all.
Giannelli you are simply amazing!
Wtf Brazil-Russia match rescheduled after 3 hours 
