It isn't totally stupid.
NORCECA Teams have occasion to develop Their skills also because of more matches even here so it is very good idea.
That's a good point. Good for Norceca teams but I think not necessary to European teams.
It isn't totally stupid.
NORCECA Teams have occasion to develop Their skills also because of more matches even here so it is very good idea.
That's a good point. Good for Norceca teams but I think not necessary to European teams.
IMO, you can't expect to win with just two people receiving and an OPP (Goncharova) occasionally participating. Russia needs to get Kosheleva back in top form for them to really shine.
agree with this. and I think it's the most important. Estes may receive, but her form is still questionable. Goncharova is good in attack but her reception is shaky. So Kosheleva is needed to fill that gap.
Congrats to Turkey! Impressive! May the team who plays the best volleyball win tomorrow
Looks like it's almost over for Russia
Oh my, Turkey is starting to stretch their lead! Russia needs to do something.
Pure justice that Russia won this set, it should have been 26:24! I know the topic gets annoying, but it is pure impertinence that the ball is full on the line right in front of the line referee and he dares to say it's out! This is not sports, it's purely idiotic
Sokolova plays well so far, receiving most serves and still contributing well in attack. Gamova certainly has the will, but it seems she can't play as she would like to at the moment. Goncharova with some important spikes and she seems to be more comfortable in the team now as well.
Go Russia!!!
I second that.
Meanwhile, Goncharova is impressive with attack right now
Gamova's spike looks in to me too.
Whoa, Goncharova receives? Russia's reception is compromised with her in but She compensates with good attacks.
Looks like anton is right. Goncharova is in for Kosheleva.
Go go go Russia!
Fürst's serve:
What time is the first semifinal?
I mean, how much time from now.
If you mean the European Olympic qualification, the POL vs GER stream on Laola is starting now. Poland's national anthem is playing
Yes, its a problem. Startseva plays actually injured right now, she is a bit hurt but plays anyway because the coach wants so. Also, Gamova have struggled a lot when playing many matches in a row before and ran out of steam, not strange with her big body.
I dont think its the destiny that the turkish girls get the recovery day the day before the playoff games!
Also turkey will obviously have the crowd on their side too, but I hope and think they can prevail anyway if their big stars can perform at their best.
Poor Startseva! Hope her injury would not worsen and I hope Russia can perform at their best for two more matches.
From afar, Wingate (No. 8 from Puerto Rico) reminds me a bit of Strashimira Filipova from Bulgaria.
Thanks for answers, will be intresting tomorrow!
My prediction is a final between Russia and Germany. I thought Turkey first, but changed after today. Sokolova and Gamova seems to be in magic shape right now. Have not seen Sokolova this good in many years.
I hope so too! although Turkey has the home advantage, not to mention that Russia has not had a rest since the tournament began.
Yes. They can only miss out if Dominican Republic loses too, but that's very unlikely to happen, it's 99% that one of those two is going to win here.
I see. Thanks for answering Joana! The Olympics would not be the same if there's no Cuba.
If ever Cuba lose this Norceca qualifier, will they also go to Japan qualifiers?
the dutch team showed that we can expect outstanding results from them in the future.
Really? But I admire their professionalism of keeping it to themselves during matches and still able to show unity and teamwork. But I hope they'll be able to patch things up.
Thanks for the info, btw.
Maybe they can't be the best of friends but they can be casual at least to each other. Hopefully, next time they play in russian league, they'll reduce the hostilities to each other at the net.
Yes, they are.
i see. thanks for informing flyingdutchman! i'm confused with these points and set ranking system as basis to be in the semis.
russia is playing with 2nd team. does this mean they're already in the semis?
and she makes a block!