World champions Poland put the disappointment of their shock opening defeat by Iran behind them to beat Italy in straight sets in men's Olympic ...
World champions Poland put the disappointment of their shock opening defeat by Iran behind them to beat Italy in straight sets in men's Olympic volleyball on Monday at the Ariake Arena.
Led by indomitable outside hitter Wilfredo Leon and Bartosz Kurek , Poland won 25-20 26-24 25-20 to open their account in Pool A.Italian duo Alessandro Michieletto and Osmany Juantorena, the heroes of their sensational comeback victory over Canada, had nine points each but Poland's defence proved too strong with the team making 22 successful digs.
"From zero to 10, I think was eight. It wasn't the best," Leon told reporters."But we won and this is the most important part."
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