Statistics: more attack points but also more mistakes by Italy, prevailing though slightly.
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9 errors from ITA and 4 serves from NED but NED was unable to close with their awful attacks eff.
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4 aces from NED and 5 errors from Italy, this was the key for going above 25 pts.
Before Paris 2024 we already knew Italian main weakness are their OHs and setter, but actually, it is way more serious than what I thought.
Sure, a team like NED, which doesnt have so much firepower, will rely in their serve, it is working, but Italy cant play like 5 OOS in a row. Antropova is scoring, but also many mistakes. And Orro insisting to feed her even though Moki gave her perfect defense for feeding Danesi or Farh is
NED should keep their serving strategy, it is so nice to watch.
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Reesink with good reception, but god she is awful in defense when it comes to pick up tip balls
Bongaerts isn't playing clean and middles with no contribution.she was so good at picking up tips vs turkey too
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It’s a day of boring matches it seems..
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Let's see how quickly we'll blow the lead this time...
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Italy is now using their middles. This will be a bigger problem for NED.
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Nika used to be so good and now she’s only good for one or two highlight bounces a match and and otherwise
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Overall I don't think anyone is reaching their set 1/2 Türkiye level (yet)... Quite disappointing performance so far
On the plus side, Gaia taking Cate's spot again
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Late in the game but go Oranje!
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Ok, in this last challenge they did a zoom. Why not the same in all the controversial points?
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On the plus side, Gaia taking Cate's spot again
She's basically the only good take from our game so far.
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I'm waiting on the moment Felix dares to sub off Nika and/or Celeste
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ITA without the errors this set. NED is doing well (stat-wise) but they are just being outclassed in offense by ITA.
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Lohuis is too slow and not aggressive, Timmerman should be om court for her! Also Buijs for Plak or Knollema please....
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ITA without the errors this set. NED is doing well (stat-wise) but they are just being outclassed in offense by ITA.
De Gennaro also makes a lot difference, she is all over the court!
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Apart from Giovannini, the only good thing about today's game is that we're leading 2-0 even if we're playing bad.
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Well, Giovannini stats in attack are
, but of course, that isnt her main task in the team. She is receiving well, covering a lot in defense, helping to counter attack, setting second balls when needed and well, at least she isnt being kill blocked. Most of the times, she attacks and the Italian defense can recycle the ball.Moki doesnt seem so solid in reception, she has done some unusual mistakes setting balls, but besides that, she has been really good in defense.
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Indy Baijens is so good
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NL just can't deal with dominating opposites, hopefully they can contain Gaila on Saturday
