In the first game of today’s program at the VNL in Italy, France beat Australia 3-1 (28-26, 20-25, 25-14, 25-23).
Led by Jean Patry who scored 17 points and Kevin Tillie who added 16, France scored their third win.
Player statements:
Graham Beau (AUS): It was a very fierce one. I think we did a really good job fighting against France. We have many young guys in the team and I think it’s a really great experience to play against good teams like France, but we had a good fight. We are going step by step, we are improving game by game, we are getting there. Now we have lost three games in a row, but for us I am really proud. We have to keep working on our service pressure, but our block system is getting better and better.
Jean Patry (FRA): It was a difficult match, but we knew that today we were playing early at 10, so it wouldn’t be easy for us. But I’m happy because I think we played well and we started the tournament with three victories. I tried to work well with the setter to find our rhythm. It’s only the second week since we started to train together again, so I’m happy that it has worked so well so far and that I scored many points.
May 30, 2021:
France – Australia 3-1 (28-26, 20-25, 25-14, 25-23)
