What a random thing to say about sports
If this is a reply to my comment, I watch men volleyball only for the guys 👀
What a random thing to say about sports
If this is a reply to my comment, I watch men volleyball only for the guys 👀
What a way to close out the 2nd set by Ishikawa hitting from pos 5 while there was no attacker at pos 4!!
Japan struggled to kill a ball in the beginning of the second set, but it once more all-about-Michieletto. No one seems regular in this game. They even choked in the final points of the set, when they were close to take it.
Romano not taking advantage of Sekita's block at clutch time.
Japan struggled to kill a ball in the beginning of the second set, but it once more all-about-Michieletto. No one seems regular in this game. They even choked in the final points of the set, when they were close to take it.
i repeat, it’s clear that none can care less about this game, just look their faces after having lost 2 sets. Minds already on vacation.
Lol, this Italian team is too complacent and no one is striking in crucial moments. On the other hand, JPN never lost composure even when ITA took a large lead. Ishikawa, Yamauchi and Takahashi getting key spikes in their late set surge AND capping it quickly given a chance.
i repeat, it’s clear that none can care less about this game, just look their faces after having lost 2 sets. Minds already on vacation.
They said on TV multiple times how much they want a medal in this tournament, which is missing for almost 10 years (2014 World League).
So no, I don't think they don't care at all. They're just outplayed by Japan, like it happened yesterday by USA. It's not like they cared against Argentina and stopped doing so against USA.
Meanwhile, Japan is relaxing wat too much...
My favorite thing about the POLISH games is when they copy the first referee lol.
Italy is suddenly working in all bases, especially in Blocking and Service. So far disastrous defense game for Japan, their unable to replicate their Set 1 and 2 success. Ran's defense is sorely missed. But Italy errors is slowly creeping in the late sets.
Italy spammed Japan with middle attacks and it worked!
Finally, Italy is fighting back!
Finally, Italy is fighting back!
Reverse sweep incoming
Go Italy! I believe that they are going to take it in 5. Who will br blamed for that defeat by FIVB?
Go Italy! I believe that they are going to take it in 5. Who will br blamed for that defeat by FIVB?
"WHAT IF YUJI NISHIDA DIDN'T GET HURT?" post incoming from VolleyballworldTV social media
Ran going downhill in the last 2 sets. We have a tie break.
This is why I hate about JPN's campaign. They did not ready any back up for their key players. Otsuka defense is to far below Takahashi's and his offense is not much of an improvement.
But also, Miyaura's serves is everything for lol.
Ow,Ishikawa's spikes and JPN's blocking is working this set.
What a meltdown from Italy in this tiebreak.
Now the FIVB can arrange it like Japan has just won the whole competition! Congrats FIVB, they must be proud
Historic first medal of Japan in this competition. Lol
Tonight historic first gold medal: USA lost twice and Poland once in the gold medal finals of the previous editions.
Thank god Japan was able to regroup in the deciding set after the disastrous 4th set. Finally the first medal in an international tournament! It means so much to this team. I believe they can bring home many more medals and trophies after this breakthrough!