The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has secured their place in the gold medal match at the World ParaVolley World Super 6. In an impressive victory over the Netherlands, the team swept the match with a score of 25-13, 25-7, 25-16. This win brings the United States’ record to 4-0 in matches and 12-0 in sets.
Their next challenge will be facing Russia, the only other undefeated team in pool play, on Saturday. The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team will also have a rematch against Russia in the gold medal match on Sunday.
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Assistant Coach Jon Aharoni expressed his excitement about the team’s position, stating, “It’s great to find ourselves in the position where we are offered multiple opportunities to play a talented opponent within a 48-hour span. This set-up allows us the comfortable space to experiment and collect data tomorrow before we settle into a match plan for Sunday’s final. We’re looking forward to this.”
The U.S. Women proved to be dominant in serving, leading with 22 aces compared to the Netherlands’ 7. They also led in kills (29-10) and blocks (10-7).
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Monique Burkland had an outstanding performance, leading all scorers with 20 points. She recorded nine kills, nine aces, and two blocks. Nicky Nieves also contributed 11 points with four kills, four blocks, and three aces.
In addition, several substitutes had significant playing time, with Whitney Dosty, Courtney Baker, and Kari Miller making valuable contributions to the team’s success.
The U.S. Women’s Starting Lineup for the match against the Netherlands included Monique Burkland, Lexi Shifflett, Nicky Nieves, Courtney Baker, Heather Erickson, and setter Kaleo (Kanahele) Maclay, with Bethany Zummo serving as the libero.
The team’s outstanding performance has positioned them as strong contenders for the gold medal. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches and their continued success.
FAQs
Q: How did the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team qualify for the gold medal match?
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A: The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team secured their spot in the gold medal match by defeating the Netherlands in a sweeping victory.
Q: Who will the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team face in the gold medal match?
A: The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team will be facing Russia, the only other undefeated team in pool play, in the gold medal match.
Q: How has the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team performed so far in the tournament?
A: The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has an impressive record, winning all four of their matches and not losing a single set.
Summary
The U.S. Women’s Sitting Team has qualified for the gold medal match at the World ParaVolley World Super 6 tournament. With a flawless record of 4-0 in matches and 12-0 in sets, the team has demonstrated their dominance on the court. Led by Assistant Coach Jon Aharoni, the team is excited about the multiple opportunities to compete against talented opponents in a short period. Monique Burkland’s outstanding performance, along with contributions from other players, has propelled the team to success. The upcoming matches against Russia will determine if they can secure the gold medal.
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