Poland defeated Egypt in a group stage match of the Volleyball World Cup played at Japan just a few moments ago. It was a dominating performance by the Poland team who outplayed Egypt in all departments.
Poland met Egypt in their second match of the tournament this morning. From the word go Poland team was mixing well their sides, shots and placements. They won the first game comfortably.
In the second set, the game was going on an equal basis until 11-11. A timeout was taken after Poland took their 12th point. They continued to stretch their lead to 13-11. But Egypt came back and equalled the score at 13-14. An excellent shot by Jersey no 3 took Poland to 16-13 lead. Egypt broke the service as Jersey no 20 by a good shot. The next shot was wide eluding the extended blocking hands of two Poland defenders. A high raised shot by Jersey no 6 earned Poland their 19th point. A left-hand shot by Jersey no 4 Al Salah earned their 17th point for Egypt. Poland moved fast to take their score to 21. One blocking and another good shot by Egyptian hitter got them one short of Poland score of 21. An excellent shot by jersey no 23 took Poland to their 22nd point and then to 23. An excellent left-hand shot from the back by Al Salah got Egypt and son they equalled the score at 23-23 when a timeout was taken. A flat by Egyptian player earned the set point for Poland leading to a time out taking. After the break, a good serve could not be returned as 2 defenders blundered and Poland won the second set too at 25-23.
In the third set again the teams were getting points alternately. Kurek’s (Jersey 6) excellent shot earned Poland their 4th point and they continued to take their lead to 6-4, but Egypt came back to take their 5th point but could not hold for long. The battle for points continued and Egypt equalled at 7-7. A wide service by Egyptian Jersey no 15 Led Poland to 8-7 led at the first break. Then again both teams scored a point each to equal again at 9-9. A forceful shot by Jersey no 20 earned Poland their 10th point, followed by a good block and another good placement took Poland to 12-9 lead when a time pout was taken.after resumption the service was broke but another good shot moved back the service to Poland and score to 13-10. Next 2 Points were also earned by Poland to take the lead to 15-10. A forceful. Shot by jersey no 6 earned 11th point for Egypt but next 3 points were earned by Poland 2through shots and another due to the crossing of the net by Egyptian player to take the lead to 18-12. Al Salah hit his serve in the net, but old d was not able to hold their service. A similar mistake by Egypt allowed Poland to take their lead to 21-14, followed by good rally ending Ina point to Poland again. Jersey no 3 of Egypt put the ball in the net in the process of blocking. A good shot by Jersey no 8 got Egypt their 17th point. An excellent shot Shifted the serve to Poland and the next point went to Egypt as it was challenged. On Very next serve, a good shot got the set and match for Poland In three straight sets at 25- 20, 25- 23, 25- 17. Poland’s 15 attacks as against 9 of Egypt made the difference.
M Kubiak was declared most valuable player of the match Al Salah played well for Egypt.