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In an enthralling match in the Volleyball Nations League 2023, Canada surged to a decisive 3:1 victory against China. The Canadian team displayed remarkable resilience and tactical superiority throughout the encounter, ensuring their place on the winner’s podium. The nail-biting contest’s set scores were as follows:
| Set | Canada | China |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 25 |
| 2 | 25 | 21 |
| 3 | 25 | 17 |
| 4 | 25 | 18 |
Analyzing the statistics, Canada demonstrated a potent mix of offense and defense with 55 attacks, 9 blocks, 5 serve aces, and 42 digs. China, despite the loss, put forth a respectable performance with 50 attacks, 4 blocks, 6 serve aces, and 34 digs.
Diving into individual performances, Stephen Timothy Maar of Canada emerged as a key player with a total of 20 ABS, including 14 attack points and an impressive 6 block points. His teammate Ryan Joseph Sclater also made a significant impact on the game with 20 attack points. On China’s side, Zhang Jingyin was a standout player, demonstrating an exemplary performance with 24 attack points and 1 serve point.
Below are the detailed individual statistics:
China
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Efficiency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Zhang Jingyin | OH | 25 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 25.81 |
| 9 | Li Yongzhen | MB | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | -5.88 |
| 2 | Jiang Chuan (C) | O | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | -12.90 |
| 15 | Peng Shikun | MB | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | -3.12 |
| 6 | Yu Yuantai | OH | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | -15.15 |
Canada
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Efficiency % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Maar Stephen Timothy | OH | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 20.41 |
| 10 | Sclater Ryan Joseph | O | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| 4 | Hoag Nicholas (C) | OH | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 10.87 |
| 6 | Demyanenko Danny | MB | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17.14 |
| 12 | Van Berkel Lucas | MB | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.23 |
In summary, this match underscored the intensity and excitement that the Volleyball Nations League 2023 has brought to fans worldwide. The stellar performance from Canada demonstrates their high level of preparation and the considerable talent on their roster. It sets the stage for more thrilling games in the days to come.
