Canada’s triple block vs. Sokolov
Canada’s six-point advantage might have been surprising in the opening stage of the 1st set but then Bulgaria’s fight back was far too strong for Glenn Hoag’s team. Konstantinov’s squad made 6-0 run and took the lead 23-17. Todorov was a man who blocked rival for taking the first set.
Canada used different tactics in the second set and with a strong blocks and powerful spikes they managed to level the overall score.
Bulgaria had an answer again. They were better during the third set. With Sokolov hammering from right wing and Skrimov‘s powerful serve Bulgaria clinched the third set by 25-20.
The fourth set was the most uncertain. Bulgaria had only one or two points of lead and they kept it until 23-21. Then, Canadians scored three consecutive points and had the first set point! Bulgaria saved the first set ball, but they couldn’t save another one and Canada tied the overall score, 2-2.
Canada was on fire while Bulgaria’s moral went lower and in tie break Hoag’s team was simply better and took the first victory and important two points!
Gavin Schmitt had 22 points, John Gordon Perrin 18 and Nicholas Hoag 17 while Sokolov led Bulgaria in top scoring performances with 22 points. Nikolay Penchev added 13.
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