Italy – Nigeria
Sara Bonifacio posted another outstanding performance scoring 15 points for Italy, followed by Elena Perinelli and captain Cristina Chirichella who scored double-digits as well.
Italy capitalized on their middle hitting early on, as their well-placed attacks dislodged the Africans to set-up their floor defence. It was then followed by a bombardment of attacks from the wings by Elena Perinelli and Miriam Sylla that the Nigerians failed to stop. Nigeria tried their best but had no answers to the blistering spikes coming from Italy’s side. After 55 minutes, Alessia Fiesoli hammered the Mikasa down to make it 3-0 for the titleholders.
Italy finish second in Pool D to challenge Bulgaria in the round of 16 while Nigeria conclude pool play on the fifth rank.
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