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In a heart-stopping Volleyball Nations League match today, Team USA edged out Poland with a nail-biting 3-2 victory. The rollercoaster of a match saw both teams fighting relentlessly, but the Americans ultimately triumphed with scores of 17-25, 25-15, 27-25, 28-30, and 16-14.
| Set | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 17 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 16 |
| POL | 25 | 15 | 25 | 30 | 14 |
The statistics from this game reflect the intensity on the court. Team USA registered 70 attacks, 13 blocks, 4 serve aces, and 97 digs. Poland put up a valiant effort with 71 attacks, 14 blocks, 4 serve aces, and 95 digs.
The heroes for the USA were Drews Andrea, Robinson Kelsey, Rettke Dana, Frantti Alexandra, and Washington Haleigh. Andrea stood out with a total of 20 points, including 18 attack points, one block, and one serve point. Robinson followed closely with 19 points, amassing 16 attack points and 3 blocks.
On the other side, Poland’s Stysiak Magdalena proved to be a formidable force, garnering an impressive 28 points. Magdalena’s outstanding performance included 24 attack points, 3 blocks, and one serve point. Poland’s captain Korneluk Agnieszka also had a commendable performance with 19 points.
Here are the personal statistics for key players:
USA personal stats:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total Points | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Drews Andrea | O | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Robinson Kelsey | OH | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | Rettke Dana | MB | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Frantti Alexandra | OH | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Washington Haleigh | MB | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Poland personal stats:
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total Points | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Stysiak Magdalena | O | 28 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Korneluk Agnieszka | MB | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 | Lukasik Martyna | OH | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | Czyrnianska Martyna | OH | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 95 | Jurczyk Magdalena | MB | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
This victory keeps the USA on top of the Volleyball Nations League 2023. With unwavering determination and teamwork, both teams demonstrated the epitome of high-level volleyball competition, leaving spectators eagerly anticipating the matches to come.
Photo credit: volleyballworld.com
