ROME. – Italy beats Japan 3-1 (25-17; 25-17; 21-25; 25-20) and wins the second Volleyball Nations League in its history. Two years after the feat in Ankara, captain Danesi and his teammates (Photo federvolley) triumphed at the PalaHuamark in Bangkok, overcoming a never-tamed Japan at the end of a match which saw the Italians show off the best of their repertoire.
Effective in blocking defence, precise on serve and substantially perfect in attack, Italy has crowned in the best possible way a path of constant global growth which began on 15 May in Antalya (3 victories and 1 defeat), continued in Macao (3 victories and 1 defeat) and Fukuoka (4 wins), and ended in triumph in Bangkok (1 set lost).
For the new Italian coach, Julio Velasco, this is a new success to add to the 5 World Leagues he won in the 90s at the helm of the men’s national team, a result also sealed by the absolute record in the World Ranking. During the night, with a flight departing from Bangkok for Milan Malpensa (around 2.00pm) with a stopover in Dubai, the Italians will return to Italy to enjoy a few days of well-deserved rest before resuming preparation for the Paris Olympic Games 2024.
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