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Quote from flyingdutchman

4th set 25-11.

What to say about USA....they are outstanding.

They play real power-volleyball, like a men's team

Akinradewo, Hooker, Larsson, Harmotto...

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I hope USA will peak at the right time and hopefully that will be in the Olympics.The past 2 years have been disappointing for them. In 2010, after winning the Grand Prix they were one of the favorites for the World Championship title but they ended up 4th. Last year, after successfully defending their Grand Prix title, they again finished second in the World Cup.

Akinradewo, Hooker, Larson and Harmotto... They are still a young bunch of players and I think they'll be good for at least 2 more Olympics. Add up Lloyd, Klineman, Hodge and USA will be fine.

As I was watching some of USA's matches the last 2 years over on youtube, I've realized the Akinradewo's attacking capability hasn't been fully utilized....As being one of most dominant MBs that has ever played in US NCAA. To me, theres a bit of a problem with her connection to Berg. I think she will be the key for USA if they want to medal in London. Berg, Hooker, Bown and Tom will always deliver. But Akinradewo needs to step it up and reach her full potential.

I will be very happy if Stacy makes it on USA's London roster. Her passion and contribution to USA volleyball has been enormous.

Congrats Italy!

But this Italian Team is hot!

I'm sorry but this seems like a boring match...

Quote from gokak

The best signal is;

Turkish National Girl's Youth Team became champions in 2011.

The list is 1.Turkey 2 .China 3.Serbia 4.Poland 5.German. This may give us a clue about the future. Actually it is just happening right now.

The future indeed looks bright for Turkish women's volleyball.

Congratulations to the team for qualifying, good to see some new teams play at the Olympics.

It maybe a tough task to medal against teams like USA, Brazil, China and Italy but hopefully they'll play their hearts out just like what they did in Ankara the past 5 days or so..

My heart goes out to Stacy...whether she makes the US Olympic Squad for London Games or not, I totally admire her. She just continues to inspire many people and that includes me. I wish Stacy the best of luck! (You know what, I have a feeling Hugh will take 2 Liberos to London)

Yeah what happened Laola?

May the best team wins! A trip to London Olympic Games! Good luck Turkey and Poland!

Watching the replay of Turkey-Russia match.

Russia is playing bad, never seen them play this bad.

Turkey's main problem lies within its OHs. To me, they will really benefit from a better attacking OH (my opinion)

Hello everyone!

Match will start in one hour? Can somebody post some live links?

Thank you so much!

Quote from Bartek

Betania with two awards mmm We have New Star.
Hmm.. in Euro 2007 Aguero MVP, now Costagrande. When will You have MVP in who veins flows italian blood?

Ahahaha

Made me laugh Bartek!

Say thank you Italy to Japan.

LOL, at least we beat the Champs

Hope this is a sign Italy will fail again at the Olympics

What a world cup!

Congrats China! 3 countries from 3 different continents have qualified from this World Cup... I love it!

So far we have this 4 countries confirmed for London Games

1). Great Britain (Host)
2). Italy
3). USA
4). China

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Quote from TheUSAFAN

I think you're being very generous with that statement. One big upset doesn't necessarily make you a contender. Brinker and Kozuch are too unpredictable in their attack. Yes, when they're playing on fire they can win, but that can be said for most of the teams at this level.

The comeback of Grun has really made Germany a contender. They won the silver in ECH and now they have defeated the Team who will most likely win the World Cup. I guess you are right on that last sentence but Germany is a completely different team if they decides to play their best. And too bad, Kozuch cannot be the same player she was 2 years ago. Just imagine Kozuch-Grun-Furst.

Quote from MadeinChina

Once I was irritated by Serbia's clapping while serving, but in fact Chinese girls need to scream because the audience are at Germany's side. China and Japan are always at the opposite side.

Asian rivalry..I understand!

One positive thing for Germany based from this World Cup is that they can become the world's best team if they decide to.

They have very good players, just sometimes mentally they are not focused on winning. Maren Brinker is a revelation.

Hoping for good things for this German squad...and hopefully we'll see them in London! (even if they defeated USA )

Anyone else irritated with the high-pitched voices of these Chinese players? I don't need to watch the stream even by listening I would identify who got the point.

Anyway, Germany is done! Congrats China