Serbia need to fire the coach, he's literally so useless.
I feel like Serbia is not gonna make it to OG again. They never play well in the important matches. In January, it's gonna be the same... But they'll probably win VNL 2020
Grbic have to fire himself and return from retirement so he can be Serbia's setter again.
Bulgaria's MNT and WNT basically lost in the same fashion They were so close yet so far away, they'll never come out alive in January.
So sorry for Bulgaria 😟
France and Serbia was disappointing. I expected more from them.
On the other hand Bulgaria was a big surprise. They had their chance and lost it, but they played really well in the first 3 sets.
i know Chile or some other South America Nt are not close to european teams, but i will be glad to see Chile there. It will na good for the development in south america.
Bulgaria already played a great match overall. They missed the match point in set #3. I knew the momentum had been shifted since then. Serbia's serve and reception were off today, while Italy played great in every aspect. Looks like a repeating game of Italy vs Serbia in WCH 2018, but this time the role was reversed. Congrats to Italy. Now Serbia and France have to fight for another ticket in Euro area.
If I had to bet on someone I would say Germany, as it's their speciality to shine in one single match once in a few years, especially when playing home. Though I refuse to believe Serbia will throw away the Olympic ticket twice in a row.
Does anyone know the formula for the European qualification group? Will it be the usual one with pools, semifinals and final?
In my opinion Grbic must oversee Jovovic's choice of club before league season. His time in Turkey have degraded his abilities.
I'm so surprised Italy won in that way against Serbia. Congrats to the boys, good they already took the spot for Tokyo
Anyway they have to keep it up, they shouldn't play at their maximun when they want to. I hope this group finds its stability and manages to develop good game.
Does anyone know the formula for the European qualification group? Will it be the usual one with pools, semifinals and final?
Same as always. CEV ranking after ECH will determine participants - 8 teams, 2 pool, semis and final.
After these qualification I can say that OG will have only 6 strong teams: Bra, Usa, Ita, Pol, Rus and European qualifier. Japan and Argentina will be strong opponents but with no chances for SF. I'm much more now against OGs diversity.
It was nice to see that Ivan and Osmany hugged each other when they won.
It was nice to see that Ivan and Osmany hugged each other when they won.
Same here, though I don't understand why they seem to hate each other all of sudden. Of course it wouldn't be Italy without some kind of drama between players.
Same as always. CEV ranking after ECH will determine participants - 8 teams, 2 pool, semis and final.
After these qualification I can say that OG will have only 6 strong teams: Bra, Usa, Ita, Pol, Rus and European qualifier. Japan and Argentina will be strong opponents but with no chances for SF. I'm much more now against OGs diversity.
I see we're still underestimating Argentina, huh? Okay.
I see we're still underestimating Argentina, huh? Okay.
Respect has to be earned. We've all been disappointed too many times.
I see we're still underestimating Argentina, huh? Okay.
I think it will be the same as always, beat one big team in the pool and lose in QFs.
I think it will be the same as always, beat one big team in the pool and lose in QFs.
Might be, but it still doesn't mean the team isn't strong and doesn't deserve respect. Last time Poland reached semifinals was in 1980 and we aren't calling them weak either.
Using my ranking system the best team not in right now is France at 2nd (different from FIVB ranking). They win a lot of matches but have let downs at the worst times.
Argentina in my ranking is 10th.
I see we're still underestimating Argentina, huh? Okay.
They didn’t achieve anything last... 20 years(?). I guess some success was semi in 2000 and then nothing.
Using my ranking system the best team not in right now is France at 2nd (different from FIVB ranking). They win a lot of matches but have let downs at the worst times.
Argentina in my ranking is 10th.
Could you public this ranking and say a bit how you count points, please? it’s really interesting.
I know that FIVB plans to change ranking system and before there I would like to see your if I can.
Could you public this ranking and say a bit how you count points, please? it’s really interesting.
I know that FIVB plans to change ranking system and before there I would like to see your if I can.
Where have you read the news that FIVB has planned to change the ranking system?
