Italy Edges Out Canada out of VNL by Beating them 3:2

In a nail-biting game, Italy emerged victorious against Canada with a score of 3-2 in the Volleyball Nations League 2023. This win has propelled Italy forward in the tournament, while Canada’s chances of progressing have been significantly diminished.

Game Score Table:

Set	1	2	3	4	5
Italy	25	23	14	26	15
Canada	22	25	25	24	10

The match was intense and unpredictable with both teams exhibiting incredible plays. Italy’s strong blocking game, accumulating 18 blocks compared to Canada’s 10, was a defining factor in this match. Italy’s offensive game was also more potent with 64 attacks against Canada’s 53. Although Canada showed prowess in digs with a total of 83 and 7 serving aces, it was not enough to secure a victory.

From Italy, Alice Carlotta Degradi (#2) and Francesca Villani (#3) led the charge. Degradi totaled 21 ABS (15 attack points, 2 block points, and 4 serve points), while Villani also amassed 21 ABS, making an impressive 19 attack points. Nwakalor Sylvia Chinelo (#15) followed with 17 ABS, and Mazzaro Alessia (#12) displayed a strong performance with 13 ABS, contributing 6 block points. The Italian Captain, Anna Danesi (#11), also played a significant role with 11 ABS.

Italy Personal Stats:

Player No	Player Name	Position	Total ABS	Attack Points	Block Points	Serve Points
2	Degradi Alice Carlotta	OH	21	15	2	4
3	Villani Francesca	OH	21	19	1	1
15	Nwakalor Sylvia Chinelo	O	17	14	3	0
12	Mazzaro Alessia	MB	13	7	6	0
11	Danesi Anna (C)	MB	11	7	4	0

Canada’s Gray Alexa (#9), the team captain, put up a valiant effort with 18 ABS (16 attack points, 1 block point, and 1 serve point). Van Ryk Kiera (#3) followed closely with 15 ABS, while Maglio Emily (#19) contributed a notable 13 ABS with 4 block points.

Canada Personal Stats:

Player No	Player Name	Position	Total ABS	Attack Points	Block Points	Serve Points
9	Gray Alexa (C)	OH	18	16	1	1
3	Van Ryk Kiera	OH	15	12	1	2
19	Maglio Emily	MB	13	7	4	2
11	Mitrovic Andrea	OH	8	8	0	0
14	Howe Hilary	OH	7	4	1	2