Posts by Leonardo.D

Sidney wrote:

I wish Brazil had won and probably Sheilla would have been MVP

Indeed. Brazil was way better than Russia in that final. Better setter (HUGE GAP), better MBs, better libero (HUGE GAP). I still dont understand how they lost it. It was 13-11 for Brazil in the tie-break, two consecutive attacks by Sheilla, but Russian block stopped her (not block point, but a rebound).

The 2010 final was a total different story.

If Brazil had won, Sheilla should have been chosen MVP, without any single doubt.

Anyway, sorry for

Sidney wrote:

never forget Takeshita was the MVP of the 2006 WCH.

Sokolova should have been the MVP

Sanchez definitely deserves to be in the all start team. Him or Sekita.

I have always pointed out, but I will do it once again: Mati Sanchez would be one of the best setters of world if he were 10 cms taller.

His tecnique and skills are just superb. Even more than De Cecco. But, unfortunately, he is too short for top men vball.

But I do love he is showing to some many "small" teenagers that they can play professioally eventhough that height disadvantage.

Well, Germany is a big question mark as well as Serbia.

Germany lost 2-3 (13-15 in the 5th set) against Belgium in the preliminary round of the last ECH. So, I really wouldnt say the hosts will advance without problems.

Pool B is going to be

ericleo wrote:

No, Gioli was the MVP of 2007 World Cup. Zhu is the first player ever in volleyball history to do this. Also, she has three MVPs from the three major tournaments, the most in volleyball history as well.

A cuban player has already accomplished to get two World Cup MVP. Mireya Luis got that award in 1989 and 1995 edition.

andrea wrote:

Congrats to team Serbia. This is the 2nd Euro Volley trophy for Uros, AA and Podrascanin. They’re all taking a core role today. Back then, Uros was a complete newbie to senior NT after a brilliant summer with the youth team. The whole team was still carried by Miljkovic, who played his last tournament for NT. Podrascanin was the only player out of these three who’s in the starting winning squad of 2011. Indeed, he’s been starting for the NT since 2006!

If I am not wrong, Milijkovic also played the World Cup of that year.

Someone knows if the dream award will be announced 3 centuries later like in the women ECH?

Congrat Serbia! I think they werent considered as favourites, but they did it! Same story than in 2011: men&women champions

I really dont know who could be chosen as MVP. No idea.

Slovenia fairy tale ends in the final once again. They had one a hell of tournment, but they DO need another setter. Really.

I have just lost the count of how many times Urnaut and Cebulj have had to just tip or push the ball. They are scoring, sure, but serbian defense is paying way more attention to that.

Lisinac MUST be one of the best MBs in this tournment. Monster performance from his side.

Padar wrote:

If Serbia can keep this level, then they have huge chance of making to Tokyo, I really hope they can make it this time.

I agree. But Serbia is such a HUGE question mark. Their level changes more than the dollar exchange rate in Argentina

Nobody knows what they could show in the next match. As well as Slovenia, its weakest link is setter position.

If the sets arent good when the pass is fine, imagine how they are when the reception is shaky

Serbia is serving way better than in 1st set. Changing the pace when is needed.

Vincic denying Uros clever play

Btw, I have just noticed that if Serbia wins, it would be the same scenario than in 2011: european champions with both teams (women&men).

Just a little bit of nostalgia remembering Milijkovic & Brakocevic outstanding performances.

saishuu wrote:

He's not exactly precise as it's been mentioned here before, but so far I'm enjoying Vincic's distribution a lot.

Indeed. He is being very, very risky. Trying to move serbian (killer) block as much as possible. But his accuracy is

He has left Urnaut, Cebulj and Gasparini with only one block, but thanks for slovenian attackers are resolving. So many tips because serbian defense is out of place. As well as many unexpected sets

inc0gnito wrote:

I'm watching on mobile but the plugin doesn't work thanks anyway

Try this one: http://liveru.eu/volleyball/serbia-slovenia-pb51qcl

Or this one: http://liveru.eu/volleyball/serbia-slovenia-pb51qbm

https://live-stream365.com/onlineplayer.php?stream_id=923443

At least the arena seems full.

Hope to see a tie-break! Come on SK!

Carlini fed a lot Bartsch in the first set and second half of the second. I dont understand why she stopped it.

I look USA bench and I think Miyashiro would be doing it better than JWO and Courtney together

Robison MUST get one of the OH awards. I havent watched her playing so well since many months ago. Her pipes are just

Carlini is also shining! She is running her MBs as much as she can. Not only first tempo, also slides.

In the other hand, korean MBs are

vabo wrote:

Italy, as usual, trolling everybody calling for new talents to replace its aging stars. Here's the roster for the world cup:

Palleggiatori: Riccardo Sbertoli, Francesco Zoppellari. Schiacciatori: Oleg Antonov, Oreste Cavuto, Dick Kooy, Daniele Lavia. Opposto: Gabriele Nelli, Giulio Pinali. Centrali: Simone Anzani, Davide Candellaro, Matteo Piano, Roberto Russo. Libero: Fabio Balaso, Nicola Pesaresi

Just a question, what happened to Baranowicz? I know he is almost 30 (or already 30yo), but after his performance in VNL and WCH 18', I thought he had secured his presence in the main team. Of course, not as starter, we all know it belongs to Giannelli.

But I think he was the better choice to replace Simone when he has some meltdowns (it barely happens).

I could understand Spirito isnt there because he underperformed during almost the italian league, but maybe Blengini prefers young setters.

werka wrote:

Now, they're about to receive their 5th straight podium finish in WC. A feat achieved by no other country.

Just a small correction. Cuba already achieved it. From 1985 to 1999, Cuba was in the podium, it means 5 straight times. It was like this: Silver, Gold, Gold, Gold and Gold.