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Antalya, Turkey – May 14, 2024 – The Polish women’s national volleyball team showcased their dominance with a resounding 3-0 (28-26, 25-23, 25-21) victory over Italy in an exhilarating Volleyball Nations League match at the Antalya Sports Hall. The match, witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of 4,050 spectators, highlighted Poland’s exceptional teamwork and individual brilliance.
The match began with a closely contested first set, where Poland narrowly edged out Italy 28-26. The Polish team, led by the outstanding performance of Magdalena Stysiak, who tallied a game-high 17 points, maintained their momentum throughout the match.
In the second and third sets, Poland continued to display their superior skills, securing 25-23 and 25-21 victories respectively. Their strong blocking, which contributed to 9 points in the match, proved to be a significant factor in their success. Additionally, Agnieszka Korneluk and Olivia Różański played pivotal roles, each contributing 12 points to Poland’s triumph.
Italy, despite the loss, showcased moments of brilliance, particularly from Ekaterina Antropova, who led the team with 16 points. However, they struggled to contain Poland’s relentless attack and well-organized defense.
| Teams | Sets 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA | 0 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
| POL | 3 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
TEAMS AND PLAYERS PERFORMANCES
| Scoring Skills | ITA | POL |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 44 | 46 |
| Block | 8 | 9 |
| Serve | 2 | 4 |
| Opp. Error | 16 | 19 |
| Total | 70 | 78 |
Best Scorers
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Antropova | 24 |
| Stysiak | 17 |
| Korneluk | 12 |
| Różański | 12 |
| Mędrzyk | 11 |
| Danesi | 11 |
| Bosetti | 10 |
| Łukasik | 10 |
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Poland’s head coach, Stefano Lavarini, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “I’m very proud of the way our team played today. We were focused and executed our game plan effectively. This win is a great confidence booster for us as we move forward in the tournament.”
Italy’s coach, Julio Velasco, acknowledged Poland’s dominance, saying, “Poland played a great match. They were the better team today. We need to learn from this experience and improve our performance in the upcoming matches.”
With this victory, Poland solidifies their position in the Volleyball Nations League standings, while Italy will look to regroup and bounce back in their next match. Both teams will undoubtedly continue to be formidable opponents in this prestigious international tournament.
Source: https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/volleyball-nations-league/schedule/18958/
