Poland's drug time seems over.
Russia had solid reception and attacking in set #1
No, only Bednorz was out by Heynen 
2019 Volleyball Nations League (VNL)
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Iakovlev is such a revelation this year.. such high efficiency in attack and solid blocking plus a good serve
EDIT: And he got blocked I jinxed him lol
I agree, a pleasant surprise considering his irregular club season.
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Volkov so far is disappointing.
Kurkaev missing a direct kill in set #2 was also fatal.
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Kobzar continues to pass bad balls to pos 4.
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Kobzar needs to set the middles more, Russa were prolific with the middles in Set 1
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Kobzar needs to set the middles more, Russa were prolific with the middles in Set 1
Kobzar should be shamed. He's an expericed setter. But young Komenda played more solid than him.
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If all else fails, Russian block saves the day. Russia-Poland 2-1
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The set #4 is a blowout.
Poletaev should be the MVP.
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Who cares about VNL.
For NT, only WCH, Olympics and WC are important tournament. For some European teams, EVC is more important than WC.
Like you see Brazil care about VNL
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Congrats to the young russians!
So sorry for the Poles, they had a good run. For me, Iakovlev was such a good surprise in this SF.
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Quite impressive how Russia’s game has evolved with this new head coach and new set of players in just a short time. Might not be a bad idea to test Mikhailov in the OH when Kliuka or especially Volkov struggles to put out some balls. Poletaev/ Zemchenok duo on the right seem very capable at the moment. And Musersky completing the 4th MB forms Russia’s dream team. A mix of young and established players without depending too much with the veterans. Very impressive with Kobzar and Golubev
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Quite impressive how Russia’s game has evolved with this new head coach and new set of players in just a short time. Might not be a bad idea to test Mikhailov in the OH when Kliuka or especially Volkov struggles to put out some balls. Poletaev/ Zemchemnok duo on the right seem very capable at the moment. And Musersky completing the 4th MB forms Russia’s dream team. A mix of young and established players without depending too much with the veterans. Very impressive with Kobzar and Gobulev
I would hold the conclusion after they play ECV and WC.
Remember Russia slayed other teams in VNL 2018, but they did not even make top 4 in WCH.
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Kobzar had questionable choices in Set 3 but in general he distributes the ball well and knows the types of balls his players want. Congrats Russia!
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I still think the USA is the team to beat.. let's see if Brazil gives a huge resistance in the next match
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Quite impressive how Russia’s game has evolved with this new head coach and new set of players in just a short time. Might not be a bad idea to test Mikhailov in the OH when Kliuka or especially Volkov struggles to put out some balls. Poletaev/ Zemchenok duo on the right seem very capable at the moment. And Musersky completing the 4th MB forms Russia’s dream team. A mix of young and established players without depending too much with the veterans. Very impressive with Kobzar and Golubev
I really like how the russians play. It is not as free like the brazilians but it is not as constricted like the americans.
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Kobzar had questionable choices in Set 3 but in general he distributes the ball well and knows the types of balls his players want. Congrats Russia!
Kobzar will get his nerves tested later this year. Let's see
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I would hold the conclusion after they play ECV and WC.
Remember Russia slayed other teams in VNL 2018, but they did not even make top 4 in WCH.
Im not concluding anything and Im only saying that seeing the contrast of their play from last year and previous years to now is just mind blowing. I really didnt think they can elevate and evolve their play this fast. they evolved from being dependent with the pins and Musersky to bail them out to playing all around. If they win the OQT next month with Iran as the only real threat to them, i definitely see them resting the regulars for the ECV and WC.
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I would hold the conclusion after they play ECV and WC.
Remember Russia slayed other teams in VNL 2018, but they did not even make top 4 in WCH.
Russia most likely will have a different team with the "A' team playing EuroVolley, and maybe "B" team for WC as Euros literally end just days before WC starts.
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Are there anyone more slack and careless than the USA at the service line? Cause Jbuz they're not giving themselves a chance to win with those amateurish errors.
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Holy cow!!!
USA just got blessed by Lanza's serve.
