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In a scintillating contest, the Polish men’s volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 25-22) in the Men’s Volleyball Nations League quarter-finals yesterday, demonstrating their unstoppable prowess and securing a semi-final matchup against Japan.
Team Poland’s statistics were impressive, with 37 attacks, 10 blocks, 9 serve aces, and 44 digs, while Brazil lagged slightly with 34 attacks, 5 blocks, 5 serve aces, and 37 digs.
Match Statistics:
| Team | Attacks | Blocks | Serve Aces | Digs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 37 | 10 | 9 | 44 |
| Brazil | 34 | 5 | 5 | 37 |
Outstanding performances from Poland’s Aleksander Sliwka, Wilfredo Leon Venero, and Mateusz Bieniek were game-changers, while Brazil’s Alan Souza and Ricardo Lucarelli Souza put up a valiant fight.
Player Statistics:
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sliwka Aleksander | OH | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | Leon Venero Wilfredo | OH | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 20 | Bieniek Mateusz | MB | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Kurek Bartosz (C) | O | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kochanowski Jakub | MB | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Souza Alan | O | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Souza Ricardo Lucarelli | OH | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | Honorato Henrique Dantas Nóbrega | OH | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | Saatkamp Lucas | MB | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 23 | Resende Gualberto Flavio | MB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Sliwka led the attack for Poland with 12 points, supported by Leon and Bieniek with 5 and 6 attack points respectively. For Brazil, Souza proved to be the strongest attacker with 14 points.
The deciding factor in this match was Poland’s robust blocking and serving. They achieved a remarkable 10 blocks and 9 serve aces compared to Brazil’s 5 blocks and 5 serve aces. This difference contributed significantly to Poland’s resounding victory.
The excitement for volleyball fans continues to build as Poland prepares for their semi-final encounter with Japan. If they maintain their high level of performance, they are on track to bring the Men’s Volleyball Nations League trophy home. On the other side, Brazil, though defeated, remains a formidable force in international volleyball. Despite the loss, their spirits remain high.
This tournament is shaping up to be a thrilling affair, with the world’s best teams battling for supremacy. With each match, the action gets more intense. Stay tuned for more exciting volleyball!
