I totally get what you mean. I've been watching the men's game from time to time but not as consistently with the women's. But I've seen a good deal of great rallies in this olympics in men's volleyball that I think I'll start watching the men's games now too.
Technically speaking, men's volley and women's volley are two different sports. But both have the viewing value.
I normally enjoy the women's game more but in this olympics, the men's games were better, even though the fight for bronze and gold were a letdown. Maybe the women's teams will give an epic match later?
I started to watch women's volley 20 years ago, then switched to watch men's volley.
Women's volley is like a slow motion of men's volley. It always get me sleepy. 
Leon is the last one to be blamed for their loss tbh. They were already behind 21-24 due to horrendous reception before he went to serve, then he served two consecutive aces to save two gold medal points make it 23-24, he did his best already.
Janusz' set to pos 4 was below his normal level. Both Fornal and Leon can not score as usual.
And also we should give NG credit as his dig on the other side saved a lot of balls.
The sub server from France in set #3 was MVP. It totally crushed Poland's psychological defense.
I can not believe what I saw. Even float serves can have a big serve run.
The game is over. Everything favors France. But France's reception, block and defense were amazing.
I don't like NG, but I have to say his defense at the back row was incredible.
Gbric is too stubborn. He should put Lomacz on for a change
Everything favors France. They have best block at the right time.
Poland actually plays well in set #2 until Fornal got blocked twice. The momentum was shifted since then.
Janusz' set to pos 4 is obviously below his normal level. If Leon and Fornal can not score, Poland will lose at 0:3 quickly.
Poland team are too nervous. France are too lucky on everything. Even Clevenot's cheesy spike could score.
That's what I thought, but look how many times they recovered from 0-2. They're strong and lucky, terrible combo to face.
I agree. France is the best resilience team in this tournament.
Poland have to give France serve pressure in the final, otherwise they will repeat Italy's path.
Sorry but De Giorgi completely messed up. After the terrible coaching in Euro Final the last season he destoying this team again with his awful decisions and his inability to make the right changes. Gianelli is an amazing player probably the best in his position but not a god... The match ended up when he put Michieletto out...
Michieletto 2/13. If you are the coach, you will bench him too. Lavia 7/23, is also bad.
Italy struggled with the reception through the whole game.
If you attackers haves to spike out of system most of the time, the efficiency is low for sure.
On the other side, France's reception and defense made a big difference.
I really can't add anything else apart from the fact that having home court advantage, facing an injured Poland and being blessed by luck put France as a clear favourite for the gold.
One game thing, it could go either way.
France had a lot of balls of hitting off hands today. They can not be that lucky all the time.
Clevenot, an OH with 15/24, even better than most OPP. That's definitely not sustainable as well.
Thought it's a close game. Did not expect Italy collapse like this.
Everyone is sleeping, no fighting spirit.
22:16. Literally it's over
Normally Italy is really good at block, but it's so off today.
We're struggling with passing and blocking, our serving is absymal, there's no composure and belief... How can we survive?
It seems Italy's luck was used up in Japan's game.
Volleyball Gods hate us.
So far, everything is going on France's way.
Even when Italy attacks, French knows to where to stand to dig the ball.
Still too early to make a conclusion. Once Italy survived the set #3, the momentum may shift.
France is a bit lucky too. A lot of spikes hit the Italian's hands and out of the bound.
France's defense and serve won the set #2. Clevenot played at his best level. I have never seen him play good like this when he's in Superlega.
Both Balaso and Lavia were struggling with reception. It reminds me of ECH 2023 final.
