The Polish women's national volleyball team continues its unblemished performance in the Nations League tournament held in Belgrade. After convincing victories in previous days, in Friday's clash, the "white and reds" left no chance for Germany, winning decisively 3:0 (25:16, 25:16, 25:20). The Polish women demonstrated class, organization, and powerful block play, with which they completely neutralized their German opponent. This is the seventh victory for Lavarini's team in the tournament.

First set: Polish dominance from the first whistle

Right from the opening whistle, Stefano Lavarini's team showed no intention of wasting time. Attacks by Agnieszka Korneluk and Magdalena Jurczyk were elusive, and the Germans had no answer against the double block of Korneluk and Stysiak. At 5:2, Germany's coach, Giulio Bregoli, called a timeout, but even that didn't help – the score swelled to 12:5. The aces by Wenerska and Czyrniańska were impressive, and the set concluded with a convincing 25:16 for Poland.

Second set: Despite an attempt at resistance – another rout

The second set started promisingly for Germany, who took a 4:2 lead after a strong serve by Romy Jatzko. However, the Polish women quickly returned to the match – Stysiak responded with an ace, and the block started working again. After Poland led 10:6, Bregoli tried to change the lineup, but the reserves also failed to find a solution. Katarzyna Wenerska recorded an ace for 12:7, and after another excellent series in attack and defense, the set again ended 25:16.

Third set: Poland gives up a lead but finishes professionally

Germany started the third set with desire and even led briefly. At 6:6, the tie instilled hope, but many errors again tilted the scales. The Polish women kept their composure and maintained a 13:10 lead, and towards the end, the substitutes also joined in. The winning point came after an attack by Paulina Damaske – 25:20 and the end of the match.

Match statistics:

Germany – Poland 0:3
(16:25, 16:25, 20:25)

Germany's lineup:
Kastner (1), Alsmeier (7), Weske (11), Romy-Aylin (4), Cekulaev (5), Strubbe (8), Pogany (lib.), Stautz (1), Kindermann (2), Straube, Caesar, Größer (4)

Poland's lineup:
Stysiak (14), Korneluk (10), Łukasik (9), Czyrniańska (16), Wenerska (2), Jurczyk (6), Szczygłowska (lib.), Smarzek (3), Grabka, Damaske (2)

Next challenge: the hosts from Serbia

Sunday will see one of the most anticipated matches – an encounter with the Serbian team, the tournament's host. Against the hosts, Poland will seek to extend their winning streak and will face an opponent with similar physique and ambition for triumph, given that since the start of the tournament, the Serbians have not tasted victory.

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