22h50
The United States is imperial on the block. They take a three-point lead at the best of times. 21-18
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22h48
We believed in a tricolor ace but it’s out! OUTCH! 19-17
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22h45
Chinenyeze kicks the ball into the net. It smells bad the tie-break. 17-16
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22h45
A point given to the service by the United States. You have to take and pick up. Go go go! 16-15
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22h42
France returns to a small point! COME ON ! 14-13
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22h40
Four points ahead for the Americans. AIE Aie Aie ! 14-10
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22h39
Clévenot slams the ball and wins an important point! Go on ! 12-10
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22h35
It’s a total rout in this fourth set! The United States returns the ball to the Blues who do not score! Plus three for the USA. 11-8
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22h34
Patry hits the hands off the block and picks up one length. It is stretched ! 9-8
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22h33
The Americans go back in front. Ouch! 8-6
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22h30
The Blues pick up. COME ON !!! 5-5
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22h29
Clévenot tries a kick save, but Brizard cannot return the ball. The United States passes in front… Attention! 5-3
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22h26
PATRYYYYYYYYYYYY! After three American blocks, Jean Patry finds the fault. This set is going to be hot! 1-2
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22h25
First point for the Blues in this fourth set! Go on ! 0-1
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22h21
🏐 Third set snatched by the United States! (25-15)
Superb return of the Americans, reorganized in this third set and which undermined the Blues in all sectors. Very weak in the first two sets, they showed aggression and defended all the balls in this third set. They snatch a fourth set and relaunch this final.
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22h19
Set point for the United States who have changed their face in this set. 24-14
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22h16
The Blues are struggling, Le Goff sends his attack out of the field. On the contrary, everything smiles in the United States. 22-14
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22h14
The United States maintain their lead. They score a point after the setter has gone for a point under the net. The match is rolling! American players feel it and exult after this point! 20-14
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22h11
Big break from the United States who now lead by six points. The Blues dropped in this set, but they can still come back. We believe in ! 17-11
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22h09
Jean Patry finds a nice cross attack and puts the Blues back in the running order. We have to pick up now. 15-11
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22h08
It’s badly embarked in this set for France. The French reception is no longer at the top and the Americans are chaining the points. 14-9
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22h05
The Blues pick up two points. Go on ! 11-9
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22h04
Ouch, the Blues are starting to get stuck with a serve into the net. You must not crack! 10-6
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10:01 p.m
The United States takes the lead in this set. Has the hour of revolt come? 8-5
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21h59
Both teams are tied in this round. 5-5
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21h58
There is reorganization on the American side. De Falco is moved to the pointed position. 4-3
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21:51
🏐 And two for the Blues! (19-25)
Ngapeth sends a last attack from the bottom of the field, as a symbol, and offers this second set to the Blues. Imperial, they leave no chance to the United States for the moment.
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21h49
Ngapeth sends a missile in the diagonal and offers a first second set ball to the Blues. 17-24
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9:48 p.m
THE FIRST HAND OF ANTOINE BRIZARD! Offensive festival of the Blues tonight! 17-23
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9:47 p.m
Clévenot concludes an attack while the tricolor reception was mistreated. The Blues fly over this final! 16-22
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9:47 p.m
Huge service from Quentin Jouffroy who literally puts the American receivers on the ground! 16-21
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9:44 p.m
The United States are back in the game and seem to be regaining a little confidence. Watch out little Blues. 14-18
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9:41 p.m
Trévor Clévenot sends a very good serve, directly returned to the blue camp by the Americans, concluded at the net by Ngapeth. It unrolls blue white red side. 10-16
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21h38
The Americans seem a little better in this second set, but they are still behind. 8-13
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21h35
Brizard sends a missile to serve and keeps the Blues in front. 6-10
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21h32
The Blues are already five steps ahead after a last big block from Nicolas Le Goff. 2-7
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21h30
Clévenot then Patry chained two superb attacks. Russell sends the ball out, the Blues take the lead in this second set. 2-4
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9:24 p.m
🏐 First set for the Blues! (16-25)
And it’s done! Trévor Clévenot in the block against the American ball, which his opponents cannot send back! France took place in this first set and dispatched the debates. It smells good !
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21h23
First set ball for the Blues after a superb attack by Jean Patry! 16-24
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21h22
The United States are back at the end of the set, even if their awakening seems a bit late. 16-23
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21h18
The Blues three points from the set after a missile from Ngapeth! 10-22
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9:16 p.m
And the rescue of Ngapeth! The Blues are five points from the first set and have pinned the United States on the spot. 8-20
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9:15 p.m.
MORE TWELVE! These Blues are phenomenal! 7-19
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9:14 p.m
What a tricolor defense! Brizard throws himself to catch the ball, Clévenot concludes at the net. That’s over ten for the Blues! 7-17
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9:12 p.m
Ngapeth disputes a point he is sure he scored. It’s back to the Blues. There’s tension in this set! 7-16
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21h11
What an attack from Trévor Clévenot! Behind, the Blues continue with a huge block. Ngapeth continues his superb serving streak. France is on display in this first set! 6-15
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21h09
Plus six for the Blues, after a very disputed first point. Ngapeth sends a service that puts the Americans in difficulty. The latter contest the arbitration decisions a lot, their coach sets the record straight. 6-12
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21h05
Jean Patry starts his match brilliantly. After a good serve, he is imperial in attack. Le Goff continues with an ace, plus four for the Blues! 4-8
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21h03
Very tight start to the match between the two nations. The exchanges are short, with some unforced errors. Jean Patry serving knocks out the American reception. 2-5
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9:01 p.m
⏱️ Let’s go for this final at the top!
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21h00
The starting 6 of the Blues
Brizard in the pass, Grebennikov in libero, Ngapeth, Chinenyeze, Patry, Clévenot, Le Goff
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20h53
It’s time for hymns!
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20h50
Poland third, Italy empty-handed
Italy failed at the foot of the podium in their League of Nations at home, beaten 3 sets to 0 in the small final by Poland.
Beaten 3 sets to 0 in the semi-finals on Saturday by the United States, the Poles offered another face against the host country, reigning European champion and eight-time winner of the World League. A good omen for Poland before defending its world title in a month, at home and in Slovenia (from August 26 to September 11).
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20h45
Triple
The Blues can win a 3rd Nations League tonight, after those conquered in 2015 and 2017.
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20h37
😍 Do you remember?
The Olympic title after an unbreathable tie-break against the ROC. It was here.
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20h31
Tribute to Xavier Richefort
The Blues dedicated their victory against Italy last night to commentator Xavier Richefort, who died on Friday at the age of 59. A moving moment for “the voice of volleyball” which has died out.
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20h25
0
The Blues have not yet conceded a set in this final phase of the League of Nations, after two clear victories in three sets. Will it be the same tonight?
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8:05 p.m
The blue tornado crushes everything in its path
The Blues made short work of Japan in the quarter-finals (victory in 3 sets), before reiterating in the semi against Italy, a match that was however announced to be close, as the Azzurri are a strong nation in the volleyball. But the reigning Olympic champions left them no chance, like a last set won 25 to 15.-
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20:00
🏐 Hello everyone and welcome to this live to follow the League of Nations final between France and the United States! The match begins at 9 p.m. at the Unipol Arena in Bologna.
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