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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 13:24:58 GMT -5
I will officially be staying up most of the night to watch all the quarterfinal matches. I'll be taking naps in between the later ones because I HAVE to watch SRB vs. ITA. I predict the following: Turkey win over Korea.
Korea is a pretty solid defensive team so that makes this match up interesting but I have to give it to Turkey, who I've been rooting for since 2018. KYK is amazing but can she get this done for Korea by herself? I think not. Also I totally stan Zehra and Eda, who are my favs. USA win over Dominicana.
I hate that this match up happened but I have to give the USA the credit. They have upped their level of play significantly at the end of pool play and they did it with only 10 players. I still think Thompson and Poulter ought to rest for this match, as the team can hopefully get it done without them. Italy wins over Serbia. (Sorry @madden54 😘) I think Egonu lights it up. It may all come down to which team's Outside Hitters are contributing. Italy has the better libero and probably the better MB pair but by a slight margin. At setter is Italia's achilles heel. Will Malinov/Orro show up? ROC win over Brazil.
I would not have typed that sentence even two weeks ago, lol. This match might be too close to call and should be an exciting end to the evening/morning. Brazil usually plays better defense but Podkopaeva has been STUNNING in this tournament. I'm excited to see how it all shakes out. There were two pretty massive upsets in the men's quarterfinals last night. Who are you picks/favs to advance to the medal rounds? I’m not trying to be a homer here I’m just genuinely curious as to what you are seeing from Italy to predict them to win? Serbia has owned them recently and Egonu and Malinov have been a mess this tournament. That being said I don’t think it’s an obvious Serbian win or that Italy can’t win as they still have plenty of talent I just do not see how you could really forecast them winning given what we know and what we have seen but I digress and I’ll let you have your opinion. It’s just interesting |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 13:31:37 GMT -5
And I’m not trying to say that as this is 100 percent an easy win for Serbia and I wouldn’t be shocked if Italy does pull this off. I’m just saying if you had to put money on it you would really take Italy given these teams very recent history and to make matters worse for Italy the level Egonu has been playing at??
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Post by Resident Bitchy Canadian Fan on Aug 3, 2021 13:35:06 GMT -5
My Predictions that no one asked for but are getting:
Turkey 3-0 Korea
USA 3-0 DR
Serbia 3-2 Italy
Brazil 2-3 ROC
I think the Serbia-Italy match will have some real high level play, but will probably get messy in like set 4 or something. Egonu will play better than she has, and Bosko will play better than her outing against Korea
Brazil-ROC is gonna be good. I think that the OHs will all be good, but ultimately I think Gonch > Tandara will be what decides the game. The back court defense will be insane
Also Turkey-Korea will be close in sets one or two, but Turkey will win comfortably in the other two.
USA-DR: close first two sets, blowout third
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 13:38:14 GMT -5
And I’m not trying to say that as this is 100 percent an easy win for Serbia and I wouldn’t be shocked if Italy does pull this off. I’m just saying if you had to put money on it you would really take Italy given these teams very recent history and to make matters worse for Italy the level Egonu has been playing at?? Egonu is a baller. She has proven that she can get it done when it counts at the pro level. I realize that her success is directly linked to which version of Malinov/Orro decides to show up tonight. So on paper, I have to give Italy the edge. I think they have more weapons and are superior in defense IMO. Serbia also had a vastly easier time in Pool A leading up to this match up. I wish they had been in Pool B honestly. Have they been tested, I don't know? They came up short against Brazil which I did not expect. Both teams are vulnerable but you are correct if you just look at the International Season over the past quad. Serbia has performed better, but I think they lost the most with the added year due to Covid. I honestly don't feel super confident in the prediction. I just always look at what the team is capable of on paper and that tends to sway my predictions. I think that both of these teams are capable of getting hot and taking over a match so I will be curious to see how it plays out. |
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Post by speegs13 on Aug 3, 2021 13:38:51 GMT -5
Voronkova and Malova have been so good for Russia. They are passing just well enough (for them) to allow Startseva to set her pins up for quality swings.
Plus Russia is hitting some nasty jump serves as well
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 13:41:57 GMT -5
I'd be quaking if I were Brazil right now. ROC has been the surprise of the tournament, other than China exiting early.
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Post by LovecraftShark on Aug 3, 2021 14:04:47 GMT -5
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Post by heavenkit on Aug 3, 2021 15:26:03 GMT -5
If ROC can’t close it out in 3-4 sets they will most likely loose in a 5 setter game against Brazil.
Korea’s bread and butter are their placement shots and tips. Turkey better prepare to be on their knees all game. Although Korea seem to be more mentally stronger than Turkey, if they can figure out Korea’s off tempo spikes then they should just cruise easily.
Boskovic vs Egonu. It just feels like Italy’s supporting casts are more solid than Serbia.
ROC won against USA bec they kept blasting off and overpowering them. DOM has the physicality to do that but I just dont think they have the consistency to do it. USA in 4 sets.
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Post by fireandwater on Aug 3, 2021 16:14:56 GMT -5
Are we getting a Turkey Korea thread?  I'm in Europe so it's 2.00am for me, but i just got my coffee so im staying up for this eeeek! |
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Post by fireandwater on Aug 3, 2021 16:17:30 GMT -5
My Predictions that no one asked for but are getting: Turkey 3-0 Korea USA 3-0 DR Serbia 3-2 Italy Brazil 2-3 ROC I think the Serbia-Italy match will have some real high level play, but will probably get messy in like set 4 or something. Egonu will play better than she has, and Bosko will play better than her outing against Korea Brazil-ROC is gonna be good. I think that the OHs will all be good, but ultimately I think Gonch > Tandara will be what decides the game. The back court defense will be insane Also Turkey-Korea will be close in sets one or two, but Turkey will win comfortably in the other two. USA-DR: close first two sets, blowout third my opinion on Russia, Gonch gets demoralized quickly. If you block her a few times, she loses her cool. that's how Turkey eliminated her from the game and she got benched. Vorankova on the other hand is more stable me thinks. |
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Post by fireandwater on Aug 3, 2021 16:21:10 GMT -5
I will officially be staying up most of the night to watch all the quarterfinal matches. I'll be taking naps in between the later ones because I HAVE to watch SRB vs. ITA. I predict the following: Turkey win over Korea.
Korea is a pretty solid defensive team so that makes this match up interesting but I have to give it to Turkey, who I've been rooting for since 2018. KYK is amazing but can she get this done for Korea by herself? I think not. Also I totally stan Zehra and Eda, who are my favs. USA win over Dominicana.
I hate that this match up happened but I have to give the USA the credit. They have upped their level of play significantly at the end of pool play and they did it with only 10 players. I still think Thompson and Poulter ought to rest for this match, as the team can hopefully get it done without them. Italy wins over Serbia. (Sorry @madden54 😘) I think Egonu lights it up. It may all come down to which team's Outside Hitters are contributing. Italy has the better libero and probably the better MB pair but by a slight margin. At setter is Italia's achilles heel. Will Malinov/Orro show up? ROC win over Brazil.
I would not have typed that sentence even two weeks ago, lol. This match might be too close to call and should be an exciting end to the evening/morning. Brazil usually plays better defense but Podkopaeva has been STUNNING in this tournament. I'm excited to see how it all shakes out. There were two pretty massive upsets in the men's quarterfinals last night. Who are you picks/favs to advance to the medal rounds? This might be Eda's last olympics game so she definitely deserves a medal. i don't know why she doesn't play outside of Turkey. |
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Aug 3, 2021 16:23:05 GMT -5
I think Turkey is going to take the win today, but I want KYK to go out with a bang. Looking for her to have a great match tonight.
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Post by fireandwater on Aug 3, 2021 16:25:06 GMT -5
I think Turkey is going to take the win today, but I want KYK to go out with a bang. Looking for her to have a great match tonight. would be emotional for KYK, considering her time in Turkey  |
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Post by huskervolleyball on Aug 3, 2021 16:30:58 GMT -5
Ugh I love both Turkey and Korea. Sad one of them won't have the opportunity to play for a medal.
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Post by fireandwater on Aug 3, 2021 16:34:06 GMT -5
I want Karakurt to go bonkers, is that too much to ask? before anyone comes at me, i find her overreacting entertaining |
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