Olympic champions "," Italy "," continue their confident march at the World Championship. In the quarterfinal clash in Bangkok, they defeated Poland 3:0 (25:17, 25:21, 25:18) and secured a place among the top four teams in the world. Their next obstacle will be the winner of the Brazil "," France match.
📊 Match Statistics
| Team | Attack | Block | Serve | Opponent Errors | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 48 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 75 |
| Poland | 37 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 56 |
Italy won the battle in attack with 11 more successful attacks and also showed a stable block. Poland partially compensated with better serving, but many attacking errors made the task easier for the Italians.
🔍 Play by Elements
| Team | Digs | Reception | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 58 | 47 | 88 |
| Poland | 46 | 69 | 99 |
Poland surprised with more stable reception and more controlled balls, but Italy compensated with better defensive organization and higher efficiency in building attacks.
🌟 Top Scorers
| Italy | Points | Poland | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paola Egonu (#18) | 20 | Magdalena Stysiak (#3) | 15 |
| Sara Fahr (#19) | 12 | Paulina Damaske (#24) | 9 |
Egonu was once again the leader of the attack with 20 points, showing why she is among the strongest opposites in the world. Fahr supported her excellently with a double-digit score. For Poland, Stysiak was the only one who maintained a high level, but her efforts were not enough.
The second referee of the match was Ivaylo Ivanov.
Italy awaits its opponent from the match between Brazil and France. No matter who advances, the semifinal promises to be a spectacle between teams with different styles – Brazilian explosiveness or French discipline against Italian power and routine.
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