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In an exhilarating matchup in the 2023 Volleyball Nations League, France defeated Serbia in four sets. The French team proved their mettle in a thrilling game that ended 3-1 in their favor, with sets scores of 25-20, 23-25, 20-25, and 26-28.
| Set | France | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 |
| 2 | 23 | 25 |
| 3 | 20 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 | 28 |
| Total | 3 | 1 |
France’s aggressive game play was evident in their team statistics, achieving 57 attacks, 10 blocks, 47 digs, and 2 serve aces. On the other hand, Serbia put up a robust defense with 50 digs, although they fell short in attacks with a total of 49. Both teams had a tied block record, each recording 10 blocks, while serve aces were also equally split with 2 each.
France’s team efforts were significantly bolstered by the performances of their key players. Jean Patry led the attack with 16 points, adding 2 block points to a total of 18 points, while Trevor Clevenot matched his teammate’s total score solely with attack points. Middle blockers Daryl Bultor and Barthélémy Chinenyeze contributed with their strong defense, racking up 4 and 3 block points respectively. Yacine Louati, though securing fewer points overall, provided a balanced contribution with attack, block, and serve points.
France Personal Stats
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Patry Jean | O | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Clevenot Trevor | OH | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Bultor Daryl | MB | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1 | Chinenyeze Barthélémy | MB | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | Louati Yacine | OH | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
For Serbia, Drazen Luburic led the offensive with 17 attack points. Marko Ivovic, despite his 11 attack points and 1 block point, was outshone by Petar Krsmanovic’s well-rounded performance. Krsmanovic tallied 11 points total from attack, block, and serve points. Aleksandar Nedeljkovic was close behind with 10 points from attacks and blocks, while Miran Kujundžić contributed with 9 attack points.
Even with Luburic’s impressive attack stats, Serbia could not surmount France’s comprehensive team play. The French team’s all-round performance and ability to capitalize on critical opportunities resulted in their deserved victory.
Serbia Personal Stats
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Luburic Drazen | O | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Ivovic Marko | OH | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Krsmanovic Petar | MB | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 29 | Nedeljkovic Aleksandar | MB | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Kujundžić Miran | OH | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
