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GP 2017: Spectacle already at the beginning – USA down Russia in five

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source: worldgrandprix.2017.fivb.com; Photo: worldgrandprix.2017.fivb.com

Runners-up USA set off their 2017 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix, Group 1, campaign by outclassing Russia in five sets.

USA W NT

USA W NT

In Kunshan, China, in Pool B1 (Week 1), the U.S. Women’s National Team triumphed with last ounce of strength as they chased rivals Russia in terms of score from the first set 23-25, 25-19, 25-27, 25-16, 15-11.

Good blocking (13-12) and especially serving performance (15-9) pushed the United States towards premiere win in the tournament while Kelly Murphy (4 kill blocks) with 19 and Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (4 aces) with 17 points highlighted Karch Kiraly’s side in attack.

As for Russia, Irina Fetisova (4 kill blocks) , Irina Voronkova and Kseniya Parubets had 13 points each.

 

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