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In a thrilling match in the Volleyball Nations League 2023, the United States emerged victorious against Poland with a 3:0 scoreline. The match, which saw both teams showcase their skills and tactics, ended in straight sets (25-22, 25-18, 25-19) in favor of the American team.
| Set No. | United States | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 22 |
| 2 | 25 | 18 |
| 3 | 25 | 19 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
The United States displayed an impressive performance, boasting a total of 38 attacks, 8 blocks, 7 serve aces, and 39 digs. On the other hand, Poland managed 29 attacks, 6 blocks, 2 serve aces, and 39 digs.
Defalco Torey, wearing No. 8 for the United States, proved to be a standout player, contributing 17 points through 14 attack points, 1 block point, and 2 serve points. Not far behind, Russell Aaron (No. 2) racked up 11 points with 8 attack points, 2 block points, and 1 serve point. Team captain Micah Christenson (No. 11) also showed great leadership with 6 points including a notable 4 block points.
On the Polish side, captain Bartosz Kurek (No. 6) led the team with 11 points consisting of 10 attack points and 1 block point. Huber Norbert (No. 99) followed with 7 points, and Bednorz Bartosz (No. 10) added 6 points.
United States Personal Stats:
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Defalco Torey | OH | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2 | Russell Aaron | OH | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1 | Anderson Matthew | O | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | |
| 11 | Christenson Micah (C) | S | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 4 | Jendryk II Jeffrey | MB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Holt Maxwell | MB | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Poland Personal Stats:
| Player No. | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kurek Bartosz (C) | O | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 99 | Huber Norbert | MB | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 10 | Bednorz Bartosz | OH | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15 | Kochanowski Jakub | MB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 21 | Fornal Tomasz | OH | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Leon Venero Wilfredo | OH | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
This victory marks an important step for the United States in the Volleyball Nations League 2023. The team displayed exceptional coordination and skill, which will likely play a vital role in upcoming matches. Poland will be looking to improve on their performance as the tournament progresses.
