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In a riveting encounter, Poland secured a hard-fought victory against Italy at the Volleyball Nations League 2023, with a final score of 3:1. The highly anticipated match was a showcase of both teams’ prowess and tactical acumen.
Match Score Summary
| Set | Poland | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 25 | 19 |
| Set 2 | 28 | 26 |
| Set 3 | 18 | 25 |
| Set 4 | 25 | 20 |
| Total | 3 | 1 |
Poland came out with aggression and determination, taking the first set with a comfortable 25-19. The second set was fiercely contested, with both teams battling point-for-point. However, Poland edged out with a 28-26 win. Italy showed their mettle by bouncing back and claiming the third set 25-18. But Poland ultimately secured their victory by clinching the fourth set 25-20.
Team Statistics
Poland exhibited exceptional teamwork and coordination, executing 56 attacks, 8 blocks, 7 service aces, and making 64 digs. On the other hand, Italy gave a commendable performance with 55 attacks, 9 blocks, 4 service aces, and 55 digs.
Players Highlights
Poland:
Captain Kurek Bartosz had a standout performance, making a total of 20 attack points. However, he also made an error that slightly impacted his efficiency. Leon Venero Wilfredo contributed significantly with 14 attack points and 2 service points. Kochanowski Jakub played a key role with 8 attack points and 4 block points.
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kurek Bartosz (C) | O | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Leon Venero Wilfredo | OH | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | |
| 15 | Kochanowski Jakub | MB | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| 21 | Fornal Tomasz | OH | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| 99 | Huber Norbert | MB | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 30 | Boladz Bartlomiej | O | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Italy:
Lavia Daniele and Romanò Yuri emerged as the standout players for Italy, making 18 total ABS each. Michieletto Alessandro also put up a notable performance with 11 attack points and 3 block points.
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lavia Daniele | OH | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | |
| 16 | Romanò Yuri | O | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | Michieletto Alessandro | OH | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | |
| 19 | Russo Roberto | MB | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Giannelli Simone (C) | S | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 17 | Anzani Simone | MB | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
This match was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Volleyball Nations League 2023. Both teams showed why they are considered amongst the best in the world. However, on this occasion, Poland emerged victorious.
