The national team of Ukraine held a busy match against the Italians. After two unsuccessful starting sets, the Ukrainians were able to adapt to the opponent’s game, showed character and won the third and fourth parties. In the decisive Tai Break, the struggle lasted until the last, but the experience and stability of the Italians allowed them to win. Ukraine has rescued with current world champions.
Before the duel with Italy, Ukrainians have already held 9 matches in the tournament. The competition on a confident victory over the United States (3-0) and Cuba (3: 2) began. Subsequently, Raul Losano team in the busy five -seat matches gave way to Brazil (2: 3) and Iran (2: 3).
In the second stage of the competition, the Ukrainians began with defeat from France (0: 3), but in the following three matches won important victories over Turkey (3: 0), Japan (3: 2) and Bulgaria (3: 1). The first match of the third week, blue and yellow ended with a victory against the Netherlands team (3: 2).
Tournament League Nations Volleyball: Brazil (23 points), Italy (22 points) Poland, Japan (20 points), France, Ukraine (18 points), Iran (16 points), Cuba (15 points), Argentina, Slovenia (14 points), USA (13 points), Germany (15 points, but less victories), Bulgaria (12 points), Canada (11 points), Turkey (9 points), China (7 points), China (7 points).
Source: Sport.ua