if it weren't for Olympic Silver, this season is a total failure for Russia NT. Sammelvuo has until WCH next year to win Russia's first big tournament but even that may still be a question mark.
Again, I think Volkov should be kicked out of Russia NT.
Bad pass, missing crucial spikes.
I'd rather give more chances to Voronkov.
Honestly I would rather if Lyzik and Abaev were here instead of Vlasov or VOLVICH and to a lesser extent... Kobzar.
Maybe Russia would have bigger chance with them. This team needs a refresh and he stuck with the old guns again. I don't get it.
Damn, Italy is impressive. Giannelli playing like a true captain, Balaso being really good, really solid both MBs, Lavia finally making a step to the veeeery good level, and last but not least - Michieletto playing out of this world. I still don't trust Pinali as a starting OPP (he was great today tho), but it looks that a medal is within a reach considering Slovenia/Czech Republic in semis and so-so level from Serbia so far, and it's just beginning for this team, even if they finish 4th. I wouldn't overreact, because their competition so far has been average as well, Bulgaria and Germany were just awful, Slovenia played below their normal level as well, but that doesn't change a fact that Italy looks like 2nd-3rd best team of this competition so far, and - well - that was unexpected.
Bulgaria - the biggest Nonevent of Euro.
Slovenia's attack was ok in set #1, but Poland's two strong serve streaks from Kochanowski and Leon settled the set.
Leon's one serve had 134.5km/h. What a monster serve machine!
Slovenia's attack was ok in set #1, but Poland's two strong serve streaks from Kochanowski and Leon settled the set.
Leon's one serve had 134.5km/h. What a monster serve machine!
and the other one by him was 136.5 km/h
Slovenia's strategy is obvious: serving to Leon as much as possible.
Ropret should have started for Slovenia, with him Slovenia attacks are more effective
Ropret should have started for Slovenia, with him Slovenia attacks are more effective
I am curious why no Italy clubs buy him. He's over qualified
What an ace by Cebulj, after so many serve mistakes by Slovenia. What a challenge 
Cebulj giving us big dick energy 
Ropret should have started for Slovenia, with him Slovenia attacks are more effective
He is the best player from Eslovenia IMO
what a come back from Slovenia. Great battle in set #2.
Ropret and Stern carry the team in clutch time
I don't know why Giuliani decided to play this entire ECH with Vincic when Ropret is clearly better, as proven during the last VNL lol
Slovenia had momentum after winning the set #2.
Now Poland are struggling on pass
Ropret has ability to set up balls very comfortable for his attackers.
Drzyzga's pass is not stable even if they have Leon and Kurek
How did Italy beat 3x0 this Slovenia? 
Dang Slovenia is poland's kryptonite
How did Italy beat 3x0 this Slovenia?
Slovenia are always in good shape when playing against Poland.
Someone said they beat Poland 4 games in a row in Euro Championship (I have not checked if this record is true or not)
Slovenia are always in good shape when playing against Poland.
Someone said they beat Poland 4 games in a row in Euro Championship (I have not checked if this record is true or not)
In ECHs yes. In the last VNL, Slovenia won 3-1 in the preliminary round. But if Im not wrong, Poland rested Leon that day.
They met again in the SFs, but Poland trashed the Balkan team 3x0.
