The U.S. Women’s National Team, the defending FIVB World Champions, faced a setback in their recent match against Italy at the FIVB World Championship. Despite the loss, the U.S. team has secured a spot in the Third Round.
Italian dominance in blocking and service aces proved to be the deciding factor in the match. Italy out-blocked the USA 15-7 and held a 6-2 service ace margin. However, the U.S. team managed to secure their advancement to the Third Round later in the day as Russia lost to China in their match.
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The U.S. team’s record stands at 7-2, with Italy maintaining a perfect 9-0 record. Looking ahead, the U.S. will compete in the Third Round against the Netherlands and China, with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals.
Despite the disappointment of the loss, U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly commended Italy’s performance and emphasized the unpredictable nature of volleyball.
Leading the scoring for the U.S. team was Jordan Larson with 14 points, followed by Kim Hill with 12 points. The U.S. team acknowledged that they did not perform at their best but recognized Italy’s strong play.
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Italy’s Paolo Egonu led all scorers with 33 points, showcasing their dominant performance throughout the match.
In previous World Championship matches, Italy holds a 6-3 record against the U.S., including the last six meetings. However, Team USA remains determined to bounce back and perform at their best in the upcoming matches.
Despite the loss, the U.S. Women’s National Team has displayed resilience and determination, securing their place in the Third Round. The team’s focus now shifts to facing the challenges presented by the Netherlands and China in their pursuit of a successful World Championship campaign.
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