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Post by Gilmoy on May 30, 2019 12:27:24 GMT -5
11-09 Marte jf (Courtney), Hancock 1h Ogbogu tip, De La Cruz pipe tip (Hancock), Kingdon tight left tip, Peña Isabel right tip line dive fails (Courtney) 12-09 Marte jf (Lee striaght up), Kingdon 3m inside left cross bounce (triple didn't jump). s/Parsons/Kingdon/ 12-10 Parsons jf (L.Martinez), Peña Isabel right seam blocked (Ogbogu) not saved (De La Cruz) 12-11 Parsons jf (B.Martinez), Peña Isabel right tip short line, dive fails (Courtney). s/Rivera/ 13-11 Rivera sf, Drews right cross (Rivera), B.Martinez right cross dig tight B.Martinez joust, B.Martinez right line bounce 14-11 Rivera sf, Lee tight left lefty push line, B.Martinez right seam bounce 15-11 = 3-2.
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Post by TuesdayGone on May 30, 2019 12:27:53 GMT -5
At least Karch will be happy with that last set outside that was so fast the outside could only tip it
Such a dumb offense
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Post by trojansc on May 30, 2019 12:28:18 GMT -5
Brayelin was the difference in the 5th set as Dominicana keeps their Final 6 hopes alive!
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Post by jay on May 30, 2019 12:29:04 GMT -5
This is that same feeling in Rio Serbia vs USA and last year, Dutchies vs USA. Close but no cigar.
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Post by trojansc on May 30, 2019 12:29:18 GMT -5
They're missing their libero, who is arguably the best in the world. She has a gigantic impact. But besides that, this is a very experienced Dominican team.
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Post by rainbowbadger on May 30, 2019 12:29:22 GMT -5
Karch lose. Karch no like losing. Karch angry!
....No, Karch not angry, just disappointed.
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Post by mapuan on May 30, 2019 12:29:33 GMT -5
Hancock barely sets the middle. It was a very predictable offense.
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Post by trojansc on May 30, 2019 12:31:00 GMT -5
USA had so many chances to put this match away and didn't. But that's exactly what this group of players needs. This was a good match for experience. DR is a very physical team but USA didn't exploit their weaknesses as much as they usually do. That's okay, that's what this tournament is for.
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Post by VolleyballFella on May 30, 2019 12:31:22 GMT -5
HORRIBLE passing! Those serves were not that hard. USA could hardly EVER get an offense going, defenders were not moving or ready half the time, and bad decisions on the 2nd ball (including non-setters taking the 2nd ball when they didn't need to). The team was way out of sync.
Does Dom Rep realize this is our B-/C team? Because the coach and most players just acted like they won the entire tourney.
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Post by vbkahuna on May 30, 2019 12:31:23 GMT -5
Great blocking by the Dominican Republic. Deserved to win. Good fight put up by the USA, but serious holes to fill on the team. No terminator on the left side. Poor serve receive in general. And inability to cover tips by the libero. Tough to win against a good team with all those problems.
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Post by volleyguy on May 30, 2019 12:31:32 GMT -5
At least Karch will be happy with that last set outside that was so fast the outside could only tip it Such a dumb offense The fast set to Drews was one of the things that kept us in this match, along with the play in the middle. Everything else was a little shaky for USA, and in particular, defense was horrible.
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Post by volleyguy on May 30, 2019 12:32:58 GMT -5
HORRIBLE passing! Those serves were not that hard. USA could hardly EVER get an offense going, defenders were not moving or ready half the time, and bad decisions on the 2nd ball (including non-setters taking the 2nd ball when they didn't need to). The team was way out of sync. Does Dom Rep realize this is our B-/C team? Because the coach and most players just acted like they won the entire tourney. Beating the USA is always thrilling for any smaller, Latin American country.
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Post by Millennium on May 30, 2019 12:33:35 GMT -5
D.R. played well.
They're a very up and down team emotionally, but when they're on, they're very, very good.
USA is still in a very good place regarding their VNL standing.
I can't wait to see which players are chosen for next week's roster in Nebraska.
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Post by Millennium on May 30, 2019 12:38:01 GMT -5
Hentz picks up all them tips... Maybe, but would she be able to pass as well? Lots of questions, which won't be answered before the Olympics.
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Post by vbfamily on May 30, 2019 12:40:42 GMT -5
D.R. played well. They're a very up and down team emotionally, but when they're on, they're very, very good. USA is still in a very good place. I can't wait to see which players are chosen for next week's roster in Nebraska. Agree, have seen this throughout DRs national teams. Important team to get down emotionally and keep them there. I know no one likes losing, but great experience for the US at this point to reflect and learn from. #GoUSA
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