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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 10:57:00 GMT -5
Now, decisions have to be made between Turkiye-Netherlands and Cuba-Germany for which match I watch next.
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 10:58:02 GMT -5
I hate saying this but: Poland is beyond a favorite to win gold at this point. Even watching their A-/B+ squad—they don't really have weaknesses. Their depth is insane and they're not even taking all these guys. USA could probably challenge them if all things fall into place and our guys just put on a phenomenal serving clinic. I don't know if France can get consistency that long of time from Brizard/N'Gapeth to repeat. Italy still has questions. Brazil... yeah, no. I just really hope someone gets hot and knocks them out during the quarterfinals. You know, despite all that, I wouldn't put it past France to pull it together and make a run. That team really has the f-you mentality to pull it off. |
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Post by Will Rogers Beach on May 23, 2024 10:58:50 GMT -5
Poland 3 - 1 Canada
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Post by bruinsgold on May 23, 2024 11:08:25 GMT -5
Now, decisions have to be made between Turkiye-Netherlands and Cuba-Germany for which match I watch next. I'm leaning Turkiye-Netherlands only because Germany doesn't have Tille, Zengler, or Schott this week. They'll probably still be competitive but those three (+ their middles) make Germany fun. |
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 11:13:18 GMT -5
Now, decisions have to be made between Turkiye-Netherlands and Cuba-Germany for which match I watch next. I'm leaning Turkiye-Netherlands only because Germany doesn't have Tille, Zengler, or Schott this week. They'll probably still be competitive but those three (+ their middles) make Germany fun. Same, but mostly just to see if Nimir is going to flop two matches in a row (or if he even plays after the epic 5-setter yesterday) |
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:00:26 GMT -5
As expected, Netherlands resting Nimir.
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:21:09 GMT -5
Welp, they made it 3/4 of the way through set one before subbing Nimir into the match
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Post by Disc808 on May 23, 2024 12:26:13 GMT -5
Yeahhh I don’t think Netherlands has what it takes to qualify
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:29:00 GMT -5
Yeahhh I don’t think Netherlands has what it takes to qualify Definitely not if they lose this match, given Turkiye and Slovenia are both competing with them for that final spot. Slovenia beating France this morning helped their case a lot. |
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Post by bruinsgold on May 23, 2024 12:34:23 GMT -5
WOW! What a great rally at 2-3 in set 2!!
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:35:02 GMT -5
WOW! What a great rally at 2-3 in set 2!! Turkiye is on a mission |
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:36:33 GMT -5
Getting clotheslined by the net on a pursuit play is not fun.
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Post by bruinsgold on May 23, 2024 12:37:40 GMT -5
WAIT A MINUTE!!
Slovenia beat France's A-team this morning?!?!?!
I was at work so I didn't see it but HOLY SH*T, let's go Slovenia!!
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:38:39 GMT -5
WAIT A MINUTE!! Slovenia beat France's A-team this morning?!?!?! I was at work so I didn't see it but HOLY SH*T, let's go Slovenia!! Oops. Sorry for the spoiler on that one... |
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Post by jcvball22 on May 23, 2024 12:39:22 GMT -5
Mandiraci about to get an offer and a pay raise to go to Italy
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