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The women’s Olympic volleyball tournament witnessed a gripping showdown between Poland and Japan in Pool B, with Poland emerging victorious in a four-set battle (20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 28-26).
| Team | Attack | Block | Serve | Opponent Errors | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 55 | 14 | 3 | 26 | 98 |
| JPN | 66 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 96 |
| Team | Dig | Reception | Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 69 | 81 | 114 |
| JPN | 89 | 79 | 121 |
Despite losing the first set, Poland showcased their resilience and tactical brilliance, making a remarkable comeback in the subsequent sets. The team’s star players, Korneluk and Stysiak, delivered powerful performances, accumulating 20 and 18 points respectively. Their relentless attacks and strategic blocks were instrumental in securing the win for Poland.
| Player Name | Position | Points | Attacks | Blocks | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korneluk | MB | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Stysiak | O | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Mędrzyk | OH | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Łukasik | OH | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Smarzek | O | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Japan, led by their captain Koga, put up a spirited fight. Koga’s exceptional skills and leadership were evident as she contributed 26 points to her team’s tally. However, Japan’s efforts fell short as they struggled to contain Poland’s relentless offensive and defensive maneuvers.
| Player Name | Position | Points | Attacks | Blocks | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koga (C) | OH | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Ishikawa | OH | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Wada | OH | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Yamada | MB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Hayashi | OH | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Pool B Standings
| Team | Points | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| ITA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JPN | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EGY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This thrilling match leaves Pool B wide open. Poland’s victory gives them an early advantage, but with Italy and Egypt yet to play their first matches, the group standings are far from settled. As the tournament progresses, volleyball fans can anticipate more intense rivalries and electrifying matches.
