Posts by kyle7in1

USA lost for missing one OH.

Garrett almost has no offense in the front row. Matt had to switch to OH position and let Patch stepped in as OPP.

Patch's crucial errors made things even worse. Micah's passing in set #3 and set #4 is not stable too.

Russia played a solid team volley overall. Although I don't like Kobzar, I have to say he did great in this final.

Both Yakovlev and Kurkaev had some decent kills in the middle. Yakovlev's float serves also caused some troubles on USA's reception.

Kliuka and Volkov played solidly. Poletaev was shaky from time to time, but finally did his job in set #4.

inc0gnito wrote:

Bednorz was a standout, he should really join the main team.. Congrats Poland! And what does that say about Brazil's team? They almost beat USA yesterday but maybe Poland is Brazil's kryptonite..

Check the roster of Poland's NT in WCH final 2018

WS starters: Kubiak and Szalpuk

WS subs: Sliwka and Kwolek

After Leon joined Poland NT, the chances for BB to get an OH spot in NT are slim.

Leon, Kubiak will be starters, and Szalpuk and Sliwka will be subs.

Kwolek is also a good sub option. BB's offense is fine, but his defense and reception are not solid when he's on the back row, which limits his contribution in NT.

Diesse14 wrote:

Bad match by Brazil, Wallace, Lucarelli and Leal struggled very much in attack and were all subbed. Quite a mess in every aspect of the game, nobody managed to change the trend. It looked like some of them didn't even really tried (Wallace and Lucas were quite off).

Poland had great blocks and a very good effort in defence, plus they put in trouble many times the reception line of Brazil with their serves. Good match from all the polish players, everybody contributed positively, with Bednorz being outstanding.

Brazil had their main rosters attend all VNL preliminary matches and final 6. They've been exhausted.

In final 6, they played three 5-set matches in a row in three days. They have nothing left in tank. Today it's an easy win for young Polish team.

inc0gnito wrote:

Kobzar had questionable choices in Set 3 but in general he distributes the ball well and knows the types of balls his players want. Congrats Russia!

Kobzar will get his nerves tested later this year. Let's see

kittosuni wrote:

Quite impressive how Russia’s game has evolved with this new head coach and new set of players in just a short time. Might not be a bad idea to test Mikhailov in the OH when Kliuka or especially Volkov struggles to put out some balls. Poletaev/ Zemchemnok duo on the right seem very capable at the moment. And Musersky completing the 4th MB forms Russia’s dream team. A mix of young and established players without depending too much with the veterans. Very impressive with Kobzar and Gobulev

I would hold the conclusion after they play ECV and WC.

Remember Russia slayed other teams in VNL 2018, but they did not even make top 4 in WCH.

The set #4 is a blowout.

Poletaev should be the MVP.

inc0gnito wrote:

Kobzar needs to set the middles more, Russa were prolific with the middles in Set 1

Kobzar should be shamed. He's an expericed setter. But young Komenda played more solid than him.

Kobzar continues to pass bad balls to pos 4.

Volkov so far is disappointing.

Kurkaev missing a direct kill in set #2 was also fatal.

Poland's drug time seems over.

Russia had solid reception and attacking in set #1

Italy 3:2 Poland

Got FISU Summer Universiade champion

FISU Summer Universiade Men's Final:

Italy 2:2 Poland

Now it's tie break.

difusion wrote:

Brazil didn't win VNL/World League since 2010,

2011-Russia

2012-Poland

2013-Russia

2014-USA

2015-France

2016-Serbia

2017-France

2018-Russia

Now I understand why they play with their strongest team all match's, they have not won this trophy for a long time...

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Who cares about VNL.

For NT, only WCH, Olympics and WC are important tournament. For some European teams, EVC is more important than WC.

That's why Brazil is a champion team. They were down 5:8 in set #5, but managed to turn the game back. The last several serves crashed Iran's reception line.

Fernando on pos 2 was the turning point of the match. I bet Iran's fans will argue the judge's decision.

Now it's tie break. This match is so far so good.

Iran's block suddenly works like charm. It seems the 5th set is coming.

Hoss was a big loophole today.

He's pretty solid in Brazil League Final

Iran is lucky to take the set #3.

Flavio's float serve error was crucial. Bruno played amazing at the second half of set #3 with great serves and two great digs.

Iran can not convert 21:18 into a winning set.

Brazil played great at the end of the set #2.

Celebrate too early...

Good defense from Brazil.