Japan Stuns France in Straight Sets Comeback
Japan thrilled home fans with a 3-0 sweep (25-23, 25-16, 25-19) over France in Chiba to improve to a 7-2 record. Japan outside hitter Yoshino Sato led with 19 points.
Poland Overpowers Korea in Four-Set Duel
Poland overcame a slow start to defeat Korea 3-1 (18-25, 25-19, 25-14, 28-26), moving to the top of the VNL standings with an 8-1 record. Martyna Lukasik and Malwina Smarzek scored 21 and 20 points, respectively.
Brazil Clinches Finals Berth with Win Over Bulgaria
Brazil booked their place in the Finals with a 3-1 win (25-21, 27-29, 25-10, 25-19) over Bulgaria. Despite a surprise second-set rally by the Europeans, Brazil’s experience shone through, led by Rosamaria Montibeller with 18 points.
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- VNL W: Italy Sweep Serbia, Stay Unbeaten in VNL – Dutch Beat Belgium to Keep Finals Hope Alive
- ITA M: Bulgarian Talent Zhasmin Velichkov Joins MINT Vero Volley Monza
- VNL W: Japan Sweeps Korea, Brazil Outlasts France
- VNL W: Türkiye Books 2025 VNL Finals Spot with Dominant Win Over Netherlands
- VNL W: Italy Storms Into VNL Finals After Crushing Belgium in Straight Sets
