Japan stays unbeaten in 10 games as world No. 1 Poland and Italy pick up their eighth win in the Volleyball Men's Nations League. VNL2023
MANILA, Philippines — World No. 1 Poland gained a much-needed victory in the Volleyball Men’s Nations League after blasting No. 3 Brazil, 25-23, 22-25, 25-21, 25-21, on Friday, July 7, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Wilfredo Leon fired 22 built on 20 attacks, a block, and an ace for the Polish, while Bartosz Bednorz scored 11. Skipper Bartosz Kurek added 10. The Italians, who leaned on the scoring effort of Yuri Romano, sustained their hot form and clinched their third straight win for an 8-3 record. “It will be the most difficult match for us, especially against Japan, who have won all their matches so far,” he said of Italy’s monumental matchup against unbeaten Japan.Klemen Cebulj recorded 16 points while Tine Urnaut pumped in 13 markers as the Slovenians fell to a 7-4 record for a tie at sixth to seventh with Brazil.In the nightcap, Japan’s record remained unblemished after a 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 25-16 decision against a struggling side from the Netherlands.
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