The USA national volleyball team did not encounter any particular difficulties in their first match of the World Championship in the Philippines, defeating Colombia with a decisive 3:0 (25:20, 25:21, 25:14). The match was played in MALL OF ASIA ARENA, the hall in Manila, where Bulgaria will face Germany today. The "Yankees" showed consistency and controlled the game almost entirely, with the South Americans only managing to offer some resistance in the second game.

After this success, the USA recorded their first three points and are focusing their attention on the upcoming match against Portugal on Monday. In Group D, the intrigue for first place seems likely to be decided in the last match, when the Americans will meet Cuba.

Result

Pool D – Preliminary Phase – Men #2
Manila, Philippines

USA – Colombia 3:0 (25:20, 25:21, 25:14)

Team statistics

The Americans dominated in attack and serve, adding 4 more points from opponent errors. The difference of 20 points in the total score is indicative of the control that the USA exerted over the match.

Game in elements

Colombia showed stable reception, but it was not enough, as the Americans were superior in defense and game organization. USA's setter Micah Christenson controlled the tempo and variability of the attacks, which hampered the South Americans' block.

Top scorers

Champlin was the leading scorer with 17 points, supported by Garcia with 12. For Colombia, Amaranto stood out, but the lack of a second stable scorer left the team far from the opportunity to take at least one game.

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