In 2010, thirty-two years later during the World Grand Prix the Dominicans were able to hand a loss to the Italians also in five sets.
The 14-2 win-loss record of Italy in head-to-head matches with Dominican Republic, perfectly illustrate the match- up of consistency against instability.
It will be the power of Bethania De la Cruz and the rest of heavy hitters against the regularity of the first team qualified to the 2012 Olympics as champions of the World Cup.
All the results from Olympic matches can be found here:
Volleyball – Men Volleyball – Women