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In a thrilling display of power and precision, the Italian women’s volleyball team clinched a decisive victory against Croatia in the Volleyball Nations League 2023, securing their place in the top 8 of the tournament. The match, which took place yesterday, ended in a straight-set victory for Italy with the scores 25-14, 25-17, 25-17.
Match Score Table
| Set | Italy | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 14 |
| 2 | 25 | 17 |
| 3 | 25 | 17 |
Italy demonstrated a remarkable performance, amassing a total of 45 attack points, 11 blocks, 6 service aces, and 62 digs. On the other hand, Croatia managed 21 attack points, 5 blocks, 2 service aces, and 48 digs.
Nwakalor Sylvia Chinelo, wearing the number 15, was undoubtedly the star for Italy. The opposite spiker delivered an astonishing 20 total points, consisting of 17 from attacks and 3 from blocks. In addition to Nwakalor, Alice Carlotta Degradi, the outside hitter, contributed 13 points, including 2 aces. The captain of the Italian squad, Anna Danesi, showcased her skills by achieving 9 points with an impressive 4 blocks and 2 service points.
For Croatia, Samanta Fabris led the scoring with 9 attack points. Andrea Mihaljević and Martina Šamadan contributed 7 and 5 points respectively.
Italy Personal Stats
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total Points | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nwakalor Sylvia Chinelo | O | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Degradi Alice Carlotta | OH | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Danesi Anna (C) | MB | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | Villani Francesca | OH | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Bosio Francesca | S | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Croatia Personal Stats
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total Points | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Samanta Fabris (C) | O | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Andrea Mihaljević | O | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | Martina Šamadan | MB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Ema Strunjak | MB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Lea Deak | S | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
This victory ensures Italy’s advancement to the top 8 in the tournament. The team has shown great promise and tenacity and will be one to watch as they face tougher opponents in the upcoming matches.
