Finland-vs-Argentina
POOL F (Ningbo, China)
Argentina national team successfully passed their second test in the FIVB International Qualifier after defeating Finland by a 3-1 and got closer to participating in the Olympics.
With Bruno Lima as the top scorer (13 points), but without such an impressive attack success rate (45.5%; 10/22), the South American side achieved its second victory in Pool F in Ningbo, China, and will close the tournament against the host team. Argentina will seek any victory or, in the worst case, a 3-2 defeat in the last round to assure a spot in the Olympic Games next year. Samuli Kaislasalo scored 22 points for Finland, while Tommi Siirilä made 4 kill blocks.
China-vs-Canada
Despite recording a thrilling win against China, Canada lost all chances of qualifying to the Tokyo Olympics.
The five-set victory was not something the North American side hoped for. Still, they made China’s way towards the Olympics more difficult as the Asians need a 3-0 or 3-1 win over Argentina in the last round. China dropped the lead of 13-11 the tie-break and 2 match points afterward.
Nicholas Hoag top-scored for Canada with 20 points. Liu Libin scored 20 as well, but for China, while Zhang Zhejia served 6 aces and Peng Shikun made 4 kill blocks.
FIVB Men’s Volleyball International Qualifier, Day 2:
Brazil – Egypt 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-14)
Puerto Rico – Bulgaria 0-3 (20-25, 22-25, 12-25)
POOL B (Rotterdam, the Netherlands):
Belgium – Netherlands 0-3 (22-25, 21-25, 20-25)
USA – South Korea 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-16)
Serbia – Cameroon 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-13)
Australia – Italy 2-3 (25-21, 19-25, 26-24, 17-25, 13-15)
Poland – France 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-20)
Tunisia – Slovenia 0-3 (23-25, 16-25, 24-26)
POOL E (Saint Petersburg, Russia):
Iran – Mexico 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 27-25)
Russia – Cuba 3-0 (25-18, 26-25, 27-25)
POOL F (Ningbo, China):
Finland – Argentina 1-3 (17-25, 18-25, 25-21, 24-26)
China – Canada 2-3 (26-24, 21-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-17)
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