Korea
Russia could not capitalize on six match balls and the South Americans eventually prolonged their Olympic adventure by cashing their first opportunity for the 3-2. Team USA confirmed their intention to go for Olympic glory in London by cruising to a quick 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic showing great consistency and quality even though they were missing their regular setter and captain Lindsey Berg, who is nursing an injury but will be back in action for the semis. The USA will be challenged there by Korea that anchored by their star Kim Yeon-Koung edged Italy 3-1 (18-25, 25-21, 25-20, and 25-18) to return back to the top four after claiming bronze back at the Montreal Games in 1976.
All the results from Olympic matches can be found here:
Volleyball – Men Volleyball – Women