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WL: Poland again too strong for Russia, tie-break decided winner

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source: fivb.com; Photo: fivb.com

Poland again revealed weak spots of Russia and scored the second win in two days over a great rival, this time in five sets, with partial 25-19, 24-26, 20-25, 25-19, 18-16.

Poland - Russia

Poland – Russia

Thus, the world champion remained unbeaten at the start of the 2015 World LeaguePool B while Russia has 0-2 score.

The decisive set went into favor of Polish team from the start (4-2). Kurek was unstoppable forcing Russia head coach to call the time-out (7-3).

Russians were very far from approaching the home team until 12-8. Mikhaylov and Moroz stepped in with the strong serve and attack for equalizer – 12-12.

The game than went point by point until Mikhaylov‘s attack went wide giving Poland 18-16 and home fans in Gdańsk the reason to celebrate.

Kurek scored 23 and Mika 21 for Poland. Biryukov had 16 and Mikhaylov 15 points in Russia.

FIVB INTERCONTINENTAL ROUND / POOL B /

Game Date/Time Teams Set Result per set Stats Videos
1st game 28. 05. 2015 20:15 Poland vs Russia 3:0 25-16, 25-17, 25-20     
2nd game 29. 05. 2015 20:15 Poland vs Russia 3:2 25:19; 24:26; 20:25; 25:19; 18:16    
3rd game 30. 05. 2015 19:00 USA vs Iran 0:0      
4th game 31. 05. 2015 16:00 USA vs Iran 0:0    

 

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eloel May 30, 2015 - 6:57 am

hahaha Kubiak’s face 😀

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