Italy
The Czech Republic kicked off week three of their World League bid on home ground in Ceske Budejovice with a 3-2 (31-33, 25-19, 26-24, 26-28, 20-18) win against South Korea. It was a close match which was enjoyed by more than three thousand fans in the Budvar Arena.
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But maybe the most anticipated match of the day was World No. 2 Russia against World No. 4, USA. FIVB World League defending champion Russia played it cool before its big match, hitting the California beach for practice.
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All that sun and surf, however, may have gone to Russia’s head. USA held off Russia’s comeback and extended their 2014 World League winning streak to three with a 3-2 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach.
Iran
Iran was looking for a comeback Friday, after losing all three of their World League matches so far. But despite Iran’s best wishes…
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…Brazil defeated Iran in a five-set thriller 3-2 in Pool A at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium.
Brazil
Almost 11,000 fans flocked to the outdoor stadium to witness Italy assert its supremacy in Pool A to take its sixth straight victory by defeating Poland 3-1.
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