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Post by archiepelago on Jul 21, 2022 21:34:23 GMT -5
I think for Semis on paper it should be France and USA.
But France has history of breaking down when the crowd is against them. And Poland's crowd is just hostile. So let's see.
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Post by Disc808 on Jul 21, 2022 21:42:14 GMT -5
Eh I still see Poland as the favorite over USA. Of course, USA has a good chance to win. Poland is a much bigger test than Brazil. USA had chances in the prelim round match so we’ll see what happens.
Poland’s advantage is in serve and block. If USA can compete in those categories and hold off some of Poland’s pins (Semeniuk and/or Kurek), I can see a win.
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Post by akbar on Jul 21, 2022 21:49:07 GMT -5
Eh I still see Poland as the favorite over USA. Of course, USA has a good chance to win. Poland is a much bigger test than Brazil. USA had chances in the prelim round match so we’ll see what happens. Poland’s advantage is in serve and block. If USA can compete in those categories and hold off some of Poland’s pins (Semeniuk and/or Kurek), I can see a win. Setter: + advantage USA OHs : advantage USA OPP: advantage Poland (Kurek's serve has dropped off) Middles: slight advantage Poland Libero: slight advantage USA Bench: Advantage Poland I have a USA victory in sights. |
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Post by Disc808 on Jul 21, 2022 21:52:06 GMT -5
Eh I still see Poland as the favorite over USA. Of course, USA has a good chance to win. Poland is a much bigger test than Brazil. USA had chances in the prelim round match so we’ll see what happens. Poland’s advantage is in serve and block. If USA can compete in those categories and hold off some of Poland’s pins (Semeniuk and/or Kurek), I can see a win. Setter: + advantage USA OHs : advantage USA OPP: advantage Poland Middles: slight advantage Poland Libero: slight advantage USA Bench: Advantage Poland I have a USA victory in sights. Poland is the best serving team of the tournament. If USA can weather that storm, I like their chances |
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Post by akbar on Jul 22, 2022 7:47:49 GMT -5
One site says
Italy +110
France -149
Poland -200
USA +150
USA leads the series 14-13.
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Post by basil on Jul 22, 2022 8:30:01 GMT -5
when's the last USA win over Poland? World Cup in 2019 right? think we lost the VNL meeting last year
very interesting, especially with Micah setting instead of Josh
need another big game from TJ and Russell
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Post by akbar on Jul 22, 2022 9:07:04 GMT -5
when's the last USA win over Poland? World Cup in 2019 right? think we lost the VNL meeting last year very interesting, especially with Micah setting instead of Josh Yes....just elevates to another level. I would bet on the USA team to win in 4. |
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Post by akbar on Jul 22, 2022 9:13:07 GMT -5
It will be 108 degrees in Bologna on Saturday!
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Post by basil on Jul 22, 2022 9:20:19 GMT -5
It will be 108 degrees in Bologna on Saturday! maybe the Poles will get overheated lolol |
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Post by bruinsgold on Jul 22, 2022 9:25:44 GMT -5
I wonder does Italy start Zaytsev against France or roll with Romanò? Zaytsev hasn't looked all himself, which is to be expected. At the same time, do they need his experience (with so much h youth at other positions) against such a well-organized French team?
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Post by dillandclimb on Jul 22, 2022 11:21:44 GMT -5
I wonder does Italy start Zaytsev against France or roll with Romanò? Zaytsev hasn't looked all himself, which is to be expected. At the same time, do they need his experience (with so much h youth at other positions) against such a well-organized French team? Zaytsev is a shell of himself, lost 10 inches of vertical, and he cannot choose where he hits like Anderson or mikhaylov. I would be shocked if he started, but perhaps Romano messes up and they throw him in there. |
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Post by akbar on Jul 22, 2022 15:17:24 GMT -5
New Iranian star, Amin, can’t play abroad because he didn’t complete military service in his homeland.
Reported in World Of Volley
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Post by tamz on Jul 22, 2022 19:21:01 GMT -5
It will be 108 degrees in Bologna on Saturday! There’s a/c in the arena right? 😪 |
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Post by future on Jul 22, 2022 19:58:39 GMT -5
It will be 108 degrees in Bologna on Saturday! There’s a/c in the arena right? 😪 Yes, Aaron said the arena is quite comfortable to play in. Thankfully. The heat is like a wall when you walk outside. |
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Post by tamz on Jul 22, 2022 20:18:52 GMT -5
Is most of the world going through if h a heat wave right now lol
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