Saturday at the Men's World Volleyball Championship brought some surprises, but not in the match between Poland and Romania. Nikola Grbić's team only had problems in the first set, won after a dramatic struggle with 34:32. In the next two parts, the "white and reds" already imposed their class and closed the match with 3:0 without much effort, taking the planned three points. The next obstacle for the Poles will be the team of Qatar.
Statistics:
| Poland | Statistics | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Attack | 36 |
| 9 | Block | 3 |
| 5 | Serve | 2 |
| 29 | Opponent errors | 25 |
| 82 | Total points | 66 |
The Poles' advantage in blocking (9 against 3) and better serving efficiency (5 aces against 2) decisively tipped the scales. Although the difference in attack was minimal, controlling errors and key elements decided the match.
Play in elements
| Poland | Element | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Saved balls in defense | 39 |
| 47 | Reception | 62 |
| 73 | Distribution | 78 |
It is curious that the Romanians even excelled in reception (62 against 47) and distribution, but the lack of finishing shots and weak blocking presence deprived them of a chance for more.
Top scorers
| Poland | Points | Romania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon (No. 9) | 14 | Achobanitei (No. 9) | 11 |
| Kurek (No. 6) | 13 | Peta (No. 2) | 9 |
With their leaders Wilfredo Leon and Bartosz Kurek, Poland had the necessary firepower. On the other side, Achobanitei and Peta tried to keep the intrigue alive, but did not receive enough support from their teammates.
