The Polish women's national volleyball team began its participation in the final phase of the Nations League. In the quarter-final match, played in front of a home crowd, their opponent was the strong team from China. Although it was not an easy match, the Polish volleyball players fought for a victory with3:2, after five dramatic sets.
Problems overcome with will and decisive substitutions
The match proved difficult for the red-and-whites, with major challenges coming from their own errors. However, the coaching staff managed to make key tactical substitutions. Exceptional contributions came fromPaulina Damaske andAlicja Grabka, who instilled new energy and turned the tide of the match in favor of Poland.
Third consecutive chance for a medal
With this victory, Poland maintained its chances to fight for a medal in the Nations League for thethird consecutive edition. The team demonstrated resilience, depth, and a strong collective spirit – qualities necessary for success at the highest level.
📊 Match Statistics
🟥1. Key Team Indicators
Category | 🇵🇱 Poland | 🇨🇳 China |
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Attacks | 62 | 64 |
Blocks | 15 | 11 |
Aces | 5 | 2 |
Opponent errors | 18 | 24 |
Total points | 100 | 101 |
The match was extremely even, which is evident from the final scores – 101 for China against 100 for Poland. Polish volleyball players were more effective in blocking (15 against 11) and serving, where they recorded 5 aces against only 2 for the Chinese. Despite a weaker attack, Poland compensated with tactically disciplined play and fewer errors.
🟦2. Game skills
Category | Poland | China |
---|---|---|
Digs | 111 | 111 |
Receptions | 90 | 87 |
Sets | 162 | 155 |
Both teams showed an equally high level in defense – with 111 digs each. Poland dominated in setting with 162 successful actions against 155 for China, which speaks to good organization in attack. Reception was also stable and allowed the Polish players to maintain tempo at key moments of the match.
🟩3. Top scorers
Player | Points | Team |
---|---|---|
Stysiak (No. 3) | 25 | 🇵🇱 Poland |
M.C. (No. 1) | 25 | 🇨🇳 China |
Chirnyanska (No. 15) | 16 | 🇵🇱 Poland |
Zhuang Y.S. (No. 2) | 20 | 🇨🇳 China |