Egonu in attack
As the part of the preparations for the FIVB World Championship which will be held from September 29 to October 20 in Japan, the Netherlands organized a strong tournament with four teams.
On the first day, Italy celebrated a big victory over Russia while the hosts defeated Turkey after four sets.
Italy – Russia 3-1 (25-17, 17-25, 25-22, 25-20)
ITALY: Malinov 1, Chirichella 11, Bosetti 11, Egonu 21, Danesi 8, Sylla 8, De Gennaro (libero), Pietrini 9, Orro, Lubian. N.E: Ortolani, Nwakalor, Fahr, Mingardi, Parrocchiale. Coach: Mazzanti.
RUSSIA: Goncharova 12, Zaryazhko 9, Hodunova 1, Voronokova 17, Efimova 5, Startseva, Talysheva (libero), Romanova, Lyubushkina, Fetisova 1, Malykh 2, Ilchenko 1, Kotikova 1. N.E: Kutiukova, Galkina. Coach: Pankov.
Turkey – The Netherlands 1-3 (25-21, 19-25, 17-25, 21-25)
TURKEY: Ozbay 2, Arici 13, Ercan 9, Senoglu 11, Karakut 10, Gunes 11, Gizem (libero 1), Boz 6, Sahin, Kalac 1, Sarioglu (libero), Aydinogullari 1. N. E: Sebnem (libero )2, Baladin, Ismailoglu, Erdem, Akin. Coach: Guidetti.
NETHERLANDS: Belien 10, Grothues 5, Sloetjes 22, Buijs 8, Dujkema 2, Koolhaas 4, Schoot (libero 1), Plak 4, Bongarets 3, Jasper. N.E: Knip, Lohuis, Daalderop, Polder, Stoltenborg. Coach: Morrison.
Program of Rabobank Super Series:
Hoogenveen
Tuesday, August 7
Italy – Russia 3-1 (25-17, 17-5, 25-22, 25-20)
The Netherlands – Turkey 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-21)
Wednesday, August 8
16:30 Russia – Turkey
19:00 The Netherlands – Italy
Thursday, August 9
16:30 Turkey – Italy
19:00 The Netherlands – Russia
Eindhoven
Saturday, August 11
14:30 semi-final
17:00 semi-final
Sunday, August 12
14:30 Match for the 3rd place
17:00 Match for the 1st place
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