The last time both teams played against each other in the group stage was on. Then the Americans won 3-0. In addition, quite clearly, because in sets they only lost 18, 18 and 22 points.
Tie-break definitely for Americans
Now the hit duel of the tenth round was definitely more even and the tie-break decided its fate. It was dominated by the Americans who played brilliantly. They also forced a lot of mistakes on the French. With the score of 7: 4 for the Americans, Micah Christensen went for the service and in a moment it was 10: 4. Aaron Russell (18) scored the most points for the winners and 19 for the losers.
After the first set it seemed that the French would be able to compensate for the defeat in London. The Olympic champions even had a series of five points in a row (from 13: 9). The Americans started to play much better in the second set. Halfway through the game they had a five-point lead (13: 8), but they still ended up with an emotional ending. The French were able to make up for the losses. They were losing 18:22 and led to a draw 22:22. Back then, the Americans scored three points in a row. In the third party, the French again took the floor, quickly gaining the advantage (7: 4, then 15: 9). The most boring was the fourth set, which the Olympic champions from Tokyo won smoothly – to 14, playing brilliantly in the block.
Americans head the table
After this victory, the Americans became the new leader of the League of Nations. However, they have as many points as the French, Italians and Poles, but played one game more. Japan is fifth, behind the Americans.
There will be five consecutive meetings on Thursday: Germany – Australia (8 am), Brazil – Canada (11 am), Italy – Iran (2 pm), Bulgaria – Slovenia (5 pm), and at 20 The Poles will play against the Chinese. Live coverage of the last match on Sport.pl and in the Sport.pl LIVE application.
League of Nations table after nine matches:
- USA – 22 points, balance of sets 25:14, 8 wins, 2 defeats,
- France – 22 points, 24: 8, 7 wins, 2 defeats,
- Italy – 22 points, 23: 8, 7 wins, 2 defeats,
- Poland – 22 points, 24: 9, 7 wins, 2 defeats,
- Japan – 21 points, 23:13, 7 wins, 2 defeats,
- Brazil – 18 points, 20:11, 6 wins, 3 defeats,
- Netherlands – 17 points, 19:12, 6 wins, 3 defeats,
- Iran – 14 points, 15:16, 5 wins, 4 defeats,
- Slovenia – 12 points, 14:17, 4 wins, 5 defeats,
- Serbia – 11 points, 16:20, 4 wins, 5 defeats,
- Argentina – 11 points, 16:21, 3 wins, 6 defeats,
- Germany – 7 points, 14:25, 3 wins, 7 defeats,
- China – 6 points 10:21, 2 wins, 7 defeats,
- Canada – 6 points, 9:24, 2 wins, 7 defeats,
- Bulgaria – 6 points, 11:24, 1 victory, 8 defeats,
- Australia – 2 points, 6:26, 1 victory, 8 defeats.
Source: Sport

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