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In a thrilling conclusion to their Volleyball Nations League campaign, Poland’s women’s team secured the bronze medal, defeating Japan in a hard-fought four-set match. The Polish squad demonstrated resilience and power to win 3-1, with scores of 25-15, 24-26, 25-16, and 25-23.
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Poland | Japan |
| Attack | 52 | 52 |
| Block | 15 | 2 |
| Serve | 2 | 2 |
| Opponent Error | 30 | 24 |
| Total | 99 | 80 |
The match, held on July 27th, was a testament to Poland’s strategic dominance, particularly at the net. The opening set saw Poland establish early control, capitalizing on a strong offense and solid blocking to take it decisively at 25-15.
Japan, however, was not to be underestimated. The second set was a nail-biter, with both teams trading points in a display of incredible defense and tenacity. Japan edged out Poland 26-24 to level the match, setting the stage for a tense battle ahead.
Poland Player Statistics
| No. | Player Name | Position | Total | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
| 3 | Stysiak, M. | Opposite | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Korneluk, A. | Middle Blocker | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 15 | Czyrniańska, M. | Outside Hitter | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Łukasik, M. | Outside Hitter | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 95 | Jurczyk, A. | Middle Blocker | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Undeterred by the second-set loss, Poland returned to the court with renewed focus. They stormed through the third set with a commanding 25-16 victory, led by powerful attacks from Magdalena Stysiak and a formidable blocking presence from Agnieszka Korneluk. The Polish team’s ability to convert opponent errors into points proved crucial throughout the match.
Japan Player Statistics
| No. | Player Name | Position | Total | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
| 3 | Shimamura, H. | Middle Blocker | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Ishikawa, M. | Outside Hitter | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Wada, Y. | Outside Hitter | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Yoshino, M. | Outside Hitter | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Akimoto, M. | Outside Hitter | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The fourth and final set was the closest of all, with Japan fighting to push the match to a tie-breaker. Despite a valiant effort from Japan’s Haruyo Shimamura and Sarina Koga, Poland held their nerve, sealing the set 25-23 and clinching the bronze medal. The victory was a fitting reward for Poland’s consistent performance throughout the tournament.
For a complete overview of the tournament, check out the live standings page.
Sources: VolleyballWorld VolleyballWorld
