Posts by Leo Phu

Quote from scarpetta

Oh my! French team's service target is Kubiak.

and it was absolutely awful strategy, at least this match

Any link of POL FRA ?

any links for the semifinal Sir vs Mod ?

I believed Bosetti Chiri and Denisi could score more, but Sylla and Egonu were outstanding in this match so they are were setted much more than other players.

Italia libero deserve the best libero again, many times she stopped Zhu Ting just amazing. If the blockers cant stop Zhu Ting, Italia still have a hope when she behind. She and Bosetti in the back made a very strong defense which created many chances for their team.

I think stop Boskovic is easier than Zhu Ting. Italia did it in the semi, do it again in the final :)))

Good luck to Italia

Inoue's digs were amazing

Leonardo.D great post

However, jn fan didnt blame anyone At least it was a good match with many tension railly, powerful Serbia spikes heading to amazing defense skills from JP.

Give them time guys, the lega still not even starts a single round :))) I think when Decceco has good connection with Leon, there will more space for other players.

why Sander out ? He's playing well and fighting for the best OH -_- he looks unhappy

Just enjoy matches ahead guys !!! These teams are so exciting to watch. I root for RUS & the host tonight

Regarding Italia serving, I remember Antonov's in World Grand Championship. Almost were precise, powerful and consistent.

Tonight will be the good chance for bench players of USA ITA BRA show their contribution to the team.

Hope Kubiak can play this crutial match. I believe only him now can glue the team together. It liked the first second week of VNW, Pol won almost matches and played smoothly. And then his absence after that Polska lost many unexpected matches. Is Poland need only 1 point to secure a spot in next round ? Their set ratio is better.

Both Italia MBs only got 2 blocks for 5 set match, which show how weak they are to compare with other strong teams.

They now rely on Zaytsev so much, but some at moments he is overload and not precise will lead whole team down. Juantarena still have problem with his receiption while Lanza or Mauriotti is not consitent on their spikes. I think Italia can be in semifinal, and with home advantage can get a medal but not a candidate for the champoin.

Quote from Rains

Wow! What an upset. Iran just gave the pool leadership to USA by dropping 3 pts in this match.

Congratulations to Bulgaria for a great win in Sofia!

Usa now won all their matches, why Iran gave them the leadership ? They gained top by themselves

"If SRB beat USA 3-0 or 3-1 tomorrow, will USA or TUR out of the competition? "

USA will be out. Ser will got 4pt on top. Tur 3pt and US only 2pt.

It will be interested if Ser win 3-2, the point ratio will be applied I think It will be very close

Bruno, Christenson and Giannelli are setters who have very good skill in defense.

Quote from Agguerro

Some observations..

1) There seems to be an increasing separation between the top 3 and the other 4 (including Italy). It will be interesting to see in this season how this balance will play out.

2) Poland really need Kubiak. His ability to keep his team on the front foot gives the other players a lot of confidence.

3) Brazil hasn't really improved much. Their blocking is probably currently the worst among the teams in the top 6 right now. Bruno seems to be having a loss of form - he lacks precision and clarity of thought during play. This is worrying given William's height disadvantage..the difference between him and William is huge at the moment.

4) Heynen is still the most irritating coach - and he doesnt seem to be compensating for Kubiak's absence by giving his team real direction.

5) France have the deepest roster among all teams - and the confidence in the bench players given how much time they have had on court is really showing. USA game showed real depth.

6) USA still need to find a way to gain consistency and manage errors, they seem to make the most errors among the teams - and their serving weapon is also their undoing. Where is Taylor Sander?

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2. I hope Kubiak come back in the final, but it maybe not due to his eyes condition as someone already confirmed. Actually, he is not an excellent OH, but his consitent and leading will make different. I saw Mika played well some previous mathes, wish he has good form in final.

6. I beleive US now can beat any teams but can be defeated by any in top 6 as well Sander is comming back home with wife and waiting for his first baby

The final 6 is over for Italia, I think -_-

Italia setter number 4 is very bad. He made many mistakes and his teamates were struggled to hit the balls. Italia is losing the match against Austrailia @@ OMG

replay USA-POL on utube. I do not know how long it will exist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkXCj5NJgxU&feature=youtu.be

POl needs their captain back, the team lost their way to find a victory. I do not think they can through to final 6 if playing like that. USA played really well at their home. I was impressed the perfect setting to Smith and Holt by Christenson. Defalco had some powerful attacks from zone 4 making the fan crazy

France receiption was very good, so that Toniutti had a lot of options for his setting. Brazil really needs Lacarelli right now. The younger OH is not the same level with his teamate.