As the second week of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) unfolds, volleyball enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled week of action. Following a stellar opening week, Japan leads the league with a commendable four home victories and another win at the start of this week.
The games in Rotterdam and Orléans on the first day of the second week were nothing short of electric. Every spike, serve, and block showcased the sheer brilliance of the players, creating unforgettable moments on the volleyball court.
In Rotterdam, Netherlands, Iran put up a sterling show against Germany, sealing the match 3-0 with scores of 25-23, 26-24, and 25-16. The USA also saw a hard-fought victory over Serbia with a scoreline of 3-1 (22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-21). In another match, the Netherlands demonstrated their superiority by defeating China in a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-22, 25-21).
Orléans, France, saw equally gripping action. Maintaining their winning streak, Japan triumphed over Canada in a thrilling 3-1 encounter (25-22, 25-17, 24-26, 25-14). The game between Argentina and Slovenia resulted in a Slovenian victory, with a score of 1-3 (25-21, 21-25, 21-25, 21-25). Brazil wrapped up the day’s matches with a 3-0 victory against Bulgaria (25-22, 25-17, 25-15).
These games mark the initial stages of the three-week-long preliminary phase of the tournament. Each team will compete in a total of 12 games, with the top seven teams advancing to the finals, joining the host teams, the United States for women and Poland for men.
With the women’s final tournament slated for July 12-16 in Arlington, Texas, USA, and the men’s matches scheduled for July 19-23 in Gdansk, Poland, the excitement surrounding the VNL is palpable.
Here are the matches results for VNL Week 2, Day 1:
Rotterdam, Netherlands:
- Iran dominates Germany with a 3-0 victory (25-23, 26-24, 25-16)
- USA defeated Serbia 3-1(22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-21)
- Netherlands beat China 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-21)
Orléans, France:
- Japan secures a 3-1 win against Canada (25-22, 25-17, 24-26, 25-14)
- Argentina lost against Slovenia 1-3 (25-21, 21-25, 21-25, 21-25)
- Brazil defeated Bulgaria 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-15)
