Having cruised through a phenomenal campaign in the World League and with the right share of self-confidence, the players coached by Andrea Anastasi are seen as a first-class side that rightfully goes for the maximum result here in London. Italy will try to respond to such “armada” via the likes of a young group including also three players whose family names – Lasko, Travica and Zaytsev – may not sound that Italian but have definitely grown and matured in the boot-shaped peninsula.
All the results from Olympic matches can be found here:
Volleyball – Men Volleyball – Women