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VNL 2019 M: Ghafour drives Iran to the top position, first victory for Italy

by WoV
source: Photo: FIVB

Igor Kolakovic's side has won the second game in the men's Volleyball nations league which pushed them to the top of the standings.

Amir Ghafour attacks

Amir Ghafour attacks

Iran met the Chinese boys on their court and beat them in straight sets, without leaving any chances to the rival to take a single set. 

Amir Ghafour was the best player of the game, scoring 19 points, while on the other side, there were no players with double digits.

Italy

Italy

Italy have recorded the first victory in the Volleyball Nations League 2019. They defeated Germany in straight sets 25-21, 30-28, 25-23.

Gabriele Nelli ended the game with 19 points, while Oreste Cavuto had 13 points. Simon Hirsch scored 13 on the other side.

In the round 3 of the week 1, Iran will meet Germany, while China will play against Italy.

2019 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League, Week 1 – Day 2 (June 01):

Pool 1 (Jiangmen, China):

China – Iran 0-3 (22-25, 18-25, 21-25)

Italy – Germany 3-0 (25-21, 30-28, 25-23)

Pool 2 (Mendoza, Argentina):

Canada – Portugal 23:10 CET

Argentina – Bulgaria 02:10 CET (June 02)

Pool 3 (Katowice, Poland):

Brazil – Australia 14:00 CET

Poland – USA 17:00 CET

Pool 4 (Novi Sad, Serbia):

Japan – Russia 16:00 CET

Serbia – France 19:00 CET

Standings

 

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