Posts by inc0gnito

I have never seen Atanisijevic play so good.. it would be such a pity if Serbia loses this match

Mikhaylov is still working on gaining his confidence back, he really performed below his level and his hits don't have the same authority they normally have.. Kurkaev is playing well

And Serbia is now leading 2-1! I hope Serbia don't breakdown in the 4th set, they have big chance to beat France now

Kk15 wrote:

Anyway, I read on Dal15al25 that apparently they changed the rule: the best 2 second in general will go to Turin, not the best second "Italian" and the best second "Bulgarian".

Yes so this means for Russia they have to win all their games and wait for the result of other teams in order to qualify but to be honest I think they have a slim chance of qualifying and in particular the match with Italy is nowhere an easy win if at all.

Speaking of Russia, after reviewing the second round pools, I think it was a blessing Russia lost the Serbia match as ITA/NED/FIN is arguably less tough than POL/FRA/ARG. All Russia needs to do is beat Finland and Ned and I think they are through the third round.. O am I missing something?

EDIT:

The four pool-winning teams of the second stage will access the third stage, together with the top two of the second ranked teams.

Russian service errors is keeping Serbia close in the 5th set

Rains wrote:

Moroz and his debauchery in Fakel taught Volkov and Vlasov well.

Sometimes I wonder if Volkov is really going to kiss someone lol

It would be hilarious if Russia will eventually force the tie break and win the game while playing this bad

ryleybarnes wrote:

Serbia are mess.

Serbia relaxed after beating the Russian's soundly in Set 3, but they know they can't win and just expect Russia to stay on their low level.

I juts noticed the young Russians Volkov and Kurakeav are really affectionate towards their teammates and are not afraid to hug and sometimes even a kiss on the cheek, while the older ones are simply not so. Is this a generational thing? Italy is like this as well I observed.

The Russian coach should have made changes earlier in the game, I doubt the Russians can turn things around in Set 4. With the way Russia is currently playing, I doubt they can even qualify to Final 6

Rains wrote:

Is Butko injured? Grankin's setting is a bit of a misnomer but still he's Russia's most creative setter. I have to give him that.

Grankin has got to stop setting the pipe to Volkov it's harming Russia more than it benefits them.

Russia and France's level dropped since VNL, or has the other teams' simply improved?

Padar wrote:

This is Serbia's best match by far.

Atansijevic is on fire!

It was a touch at the net by Volkov in end of the set but the point was awarded to Russia? Maybe a lifting call on Serbia

Grankin is starting over Butko today against Serbia. Let's see how this will turn out for the coach..

Any stream for SRB x RUS?

Agguerro wrote:

World cup is surely delivering so far, makes for a very interesting second week.

Still hoping to see USA, Russ, and Italy in the finals - not sure about that 4th ticket yet... but even that's unpredictable.

I have the same wish lol Hoping to see USA, Russia, Italy and I think France can still book that last spot.

Another drama is unfolding in BRA x CAN match these Brazilian players

Congrats USA for beating Russia 3-1! Great game by Anderson and good setting by Christienson. Russia will surely regroup and it's good they were beaten this early in the competition I think they were pressured and playing nervous at times. Let's see how the game between Russia and Serbia turns out tomorrow