FUKUOKA (JAPAN) – And now the challenge to the USA, the reigning Olympic champions. Italy’s women’s volleyball team is sure of a place in Paris 2024. But there is time for the Olympics, now they are just focusing on the Nations League. The Americans have yet to make it to the Final Eight. Follow everything live.
8:33
3-1 Italy, excellent start
Egonu: first power point. Action constructed well by the Italians and Paola makes no mistakes at the net. Shortly afterwards, Farah’s wall comes into operation. 3-1 Italy.
8:32
Italy-USA, here we go: the first set begins
The match started. First serve for the Italians and wrong first half for the Americans. Point for Italy: 1-0.
8.25am
Italy-USA, teams on the pitch
Here we go, teams on the field. Everything seems ready for the start of the match.
8:14
Italy, two objectives achieved
This week the Italians have conquered the pass to the Olympics and a place in the Nations Final Eight. Beat Canada (25-16, 25-15, 25-14) and South Korea (25-16, 25-11, 25-13).
8:00
Italy-USA, which challenges in Japan
Important match for the Italian team from Velasco called for another victory to strengthen themselves among the big names on the world volleyball scene. Italy, on the strength of eight successes in ten matches in this Nations League, obtained 25 points which placed them in provisional third place.
