In the quartefinals, the US National Team swept world champions Poland, in straight sets, 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-20).
Poland missed the opportunity to take the first and, especially, the second set in which they had two-point lead in the finish. Third set was a one way street for the USA who smashed the opponents by using attacking potential of Aaron Russell (13 pts.) and Matt Anderson (11 pts.).
On the other side, Bartosz Kurek was the only player with double digits on his scoring account – 11 points.
USA will face winners of Italy – Iran match (23:00 CET)
Final Round / Quarterfinals /
Game | Date/Time | Teams | Set | Result per set | Stats | Videos | ||
Quarterfinal 1 | 17. 08. 2016 10:00 | Canada | VS | Russia | 0:3 | 15:25; 20:25; 18:25 | ||
Quarterfinal 2 | 17. 08. 2016 14:00 | USA | VS | Poland | 3:0 | 25:23; 25:22; 25:20 | ||
Quarterfinal 3 | 17. 08. 2016 18:00 | Italy | VS | Iran | 3:0 | 31:29; 25:19; 25:17 | ||
Quarterfinal 4 | 17. 08. 2016 22:15 | Brazil | VS | Argentina | 0:0 |
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LOL . Kubiak a few days go : We will win a medal. medal is at home bro go back there. Like Anastasi, Lozano… Good Bye Antiga
@BlueRedWhite he said if they beat iran they will win a medal hahaha now no medal at all they are packing there things and about to go home empty handed
Wie Schade!!
It seems that this time there was no helping hand from FIVB or referees to take Poland to semifinals. Bye bye Kubiak, bye bye Poland!! See you…