Volleyball
Brazil accelerates over Serbia, Ekonu slams Italy to win VNL
Brazil accelerated to beat Serbia 3-1 in Ekonu, a brilliant performance led Italy to beat Turkey to the final in the VNL battle.
Nations League Women's Volleyball Competition 2022 on July 16, 2022 at Ankara Sports Hall, Ankara, Turkey, the semi-final game. There are 2 matches in total and the results are as follows:
In the first match, runners-up Brazil, who defeated Japan 3-0 in the previous round, faced Serbia, who turned the game in a 3-2 victory over the United States.
Coach Samba's young woman Roberto also uses the main players to enter the field, led by Gabi, the captain of the team, paired with Julia Bergmann and Kizsi in the rear position and Ana Carol fast ball in Serbia. Daniele Santarelli's team sent Ana Belisha B behind the captain, Sara Loso playing at the pole with Boyana Milenkovic.
In the first set Serbia started the game brilliantly, winning 25-14, but after that, Brazil returned to strong form, overtaking the second set 25-18 and still dominating the game better than in the set. Third and fourth sets were victorious 25-26, 25-19. Overall, Brazil won 3-1 sets.
Summary of the results of the match, Brazil defeated Serbia 3-1, set 14-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19 , Brazil's Kiz B back scored the highest score in this game at 19 points, followed by Anabe. Serbian's Licha at 17 points and Brazil's Julia Bergmann at 16 points.
While in the other semifinals, the host Turkey, who defeated Thailand 3-1, enters the field to meet Italy, who won China in the quarter-finals 3-1.
Giovanni Guidetti's Turkey sends Abra Karakourt B behind the archenemy. Leading the team with Hande Baladin, the head of the post and Ada Herdem, the captain of the team, while Davide Massanti's Italy sent Paula Egonu down to score with Elena Pietri. Nee and Cat Bosetti play the pole side by side.
Italy played brilliantly in the first set, won 25-18 in the second set, Turkey set up the game and had a good attacking game. Including still leading in the end, but then Italy still overtakes to win 28-26 before the European Championship. will win in the third set 25-22
Summary of the match Italy defeated Turkey 3-0, sets 25-18, 28-26, 25-22 . Paula Ekonu made 24 points, the most in this game, followed by Abra Caracourt at 14 points.
make the final It is a meeting of Brazil, who have been in the final for the third time in a row, will enter the field to meet Italy who reached the final for the first time. As for the third match, hosts Turkey will play against Serbia.
Summary of all results in
the semifinals
: Brazil beat Serbia 3-1, set 14-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19,
Italy beat Turkey 3-0, set 25-18, 28-26, 25-22.
The next match program
is on July 17, 2022
, Ankara, Turkey
, 3rd round at
19.00, Turkey meets Serbia.
Finals at
10:30 p.m. Italy meets Brazil