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Post by Disc808 on Aug 6, 2021 8:55:39 GMT -5
Bumping for the Bronze Medal and Gold Medal matches tonight and tomorrow morning.
Times (Eastern): Argentina vs. Brazil 12:30 AM ROC vs. France 8:15 AM
I expect Brazil in 3-0 or 3-1, although Argentina could definitely surprise. France vs. ROC is a bit harder to predict, but I will say that I think France has a great shot if they keep up the offensive execution against this Russian block. I don't think serving is that significant of a strength for France, but their receive can theoretically counter ROC's serves. Defense will be big for either team too. France outhit Russia .385 to .272 in the previous matchup but interestingly enough Toniutti played that match. I will say, I think Iakovlev has asserted himself as one of the best middles in the world so I hope Kobzar wakes up and feeds the beast.
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Post by orangeknight on Aug 7, 2021 2:13:22 GMT -5
Congratulations to Argentina! It's such an incredible tournament for them to knock out all medalists from the previous olympic. Brazil-Italy-USA!!!
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Post by tamz on Aug 7, 2021 7:40:25 GMT -5
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Post by volleybolero on Aug 7, 2021 10:59:08 GMT -5
To the other 4 chaps that voted for France, thank you.π
Allez Les Bleus π₯
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Post by jjss on Aug 7, 2021 11:01:28 GMT -5
To the other 4 chaps that voted for France, thank you.π Allez Les Bleus π₯ How about the ones that voted for chaos?
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Post by Carlito on Aug 7, 2021 11:05:09 GMT -5
To the other 4 chaps that voted for France, thank you.π Allez Les Bleus π₯ How about the ones that voted for chaos? The actual correct prediction of this olympics.
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Post by volleybolero on Aug 7, 2021 11:05:51 GMT -5
To the other 4 chaps that voted for France, thank you.π Allez Les Bleus π₯ How about the ones that voted for chaos? Right, merci to them too π₯
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 7, 2021 12:04:26 GMT -5
Dream Team to conclude a fantastic tournament:
Most Valuable Player - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) Best Outside Hitters - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) and Egor Kliuka (ROC) Best Middle Blockers - Ivan Iakovlev (ROC) and Barthelemy Chinenyeze (FRA) Best Libero - Jenia Grebennikov (FRA) Best Setter - Luciano De Cecco (ARG) Best Opposite - Maxim Mikhaylov (ROC)
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Post by Spike Town on Aug 7, 2021 12:48:01 GMT -5
Dream Team to conclude a fantastic tournament: Most Valuable Player - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) Best Outside Hitters - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) and Egor Kliuka (ROC) Best Middle Blockers - Ivan Iakovlev (ROC) and Barthelemy Chinenyeze (FRA) Best Libero - Jenia Grebennikov (FRA) Best Setter - Luciano De Cecco (ARG) Best Opposite - Maxim Mikhaylov (ROC) Hard to argue. Incredible performances by those men.
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Post by basil on Aug 7, 2021 12:50:31 GMT -5
one heck of a tournament, and congrats to France for their gold! Especially considering most of these guys will be around for 2024.
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Post by bruinsgold on Aug 7, 2021 13:02:11 GMT -5
Dream Team to conclude a fantastic tournament: Most Valuable Player - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) Best Outside Hitters - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) and Egor Kliuka (ROC) Best Middle Blockers - Ivan Iakovlev (ROC) and Barthelemy Chinenyeze (FRA) Best Libero - Jenia Grebennikov (FRA) Best Setter - Luciano De Cecco (ARG) Best Opposite - Maxim Mikhaylov (ROC) Unpopular opinion: Loser over Iakovlev. I know Iakovlev has been great, but when their teams needed them most, Loser made an impact. In their final medal matches:Attacks - LOSER (7-0-12, .583), IAKOVLEV (7-1-11, .545) Blocks - LOSER (7), IAKOVLEV (3) 0 aces for either. 2 errors for Loser; 4 for Iakovlev But I will concede Iakovlev had one hell of a tournament for the ROC. They were very fortunate to get him healthy in time. Both deserving middles of some serious accolades.
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 7, 2021 13:15:53 GMT -5
Dream Team to conclude a fantastic tournament: Most Valuable Player - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) Best Outside Hitters - Earvin Ngapeth (FRA) and Egor Kliuka (ROC) Best Middle Blockers - Ivan Iakovlev (ROC) and Barthelemy Chinenyeze (FRA) Best Libero - Jenia Grebennikov (FRA) Best Setter - Luciano De Cecco (ARG) Best Opposite - Maxim Mikhaylov (ROC) Unpopular opinion: Loser over Iakovlev. I know Iakovlev has been great, but when their teams needed them most, Loser made an impact. In their final medal matches:Attacks - LOSER (7-0-12, .583), IAKOVLEV (7-1-11, .545) Blocks - LOSER (7), IAKOVLEV (3) 0 aces for either. 2 errors for Loser; 4 for Iakovlev But I will concede Iakovlev had one hell of a tournament for the ROC. They were very fortunate to get him healthy in time. Both deserving middles of some serious accolades. I think an argument could also be made for Loser over Chinenyeze
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Post by archiepelago on Aug 7, 2021 13:16:50 GMT -5
one heck of a tournament, and congrats to France for their gold! Especially considering most of these guys will be around for 2024. Just checked wiki Chinenyeze (1998) - 26 in Paris Patry (1996) - 28 in Paris Boyer (1996) - 28 in Paris Bultor (1995) - 29 in Paris Clevenot (1994) - 30 in Paris Brizard (1994) - 30 in Paris Louati (1992) - 32 in Paris Le Goff (1992) - 32 in Paris N'Gapeth (1991) - 33 in Paris Tillie (1990) - 34 in Paris Grebennikov (1990) - 34 in Paris Toniutti (1989) - 35 in Paris They will probably will retain Patry, Chinenyeze, Brizard, Clevenot, Le Goff, Boyer and N'Gapeth. Louati and Tillie might be let go. I'm on the fence with Bultor, Grebennikov and Toniutti. Bultor can't read the setter but he is young though. Maybe in three years he will improve. With Grebennikov and Toniutti though, it's also about age. But France don't have a Grebennikov like libero. Not even close. The same with Toniutti.
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Post by archiepelago on Aug 7, 2021 13:18:46 GMT -5
Unpopular opinion: Loser over Iakovlev. I know Iakovlev has been great, but when their teams needed them most, Loser made an impact. In their final medal matches:Attacks - LOSER (7-0-12, .583), IAKOVLEV (7-1-11, .545) Blocks - LOSER (7), IAKOVLEV (3) 0 aces for either. 2 errors for Loser; 4 for Iakovlev But I will concede Iakovlev had one hell of a tournament for the ROC. They were very fortunate to get him healthy in time. Both deserving middles of some serious accolades. I think an argument could also be made for Loser over Chinenyeze Or even Lucas. They get the dream team in the top four teams. If its between the Brazil, France, ROC and Argentina, I think Lucas should be there.
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 7, 2021 13:20:33 GMT -5
I think an argument could also be made for Loser over Chinenyeze Or even Lucas. They get the dream team in the top four teams. If its between the Brazil, France, ROC and Argentina, I think Lucas should be there. They definitely gave weight to players on the winning teams, but theyβre all deserving players
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