Italy and the United States have secured their place in the final of the women’s volleyball tournament. Paris 2024 Olympic Gamespromising an epic showdown for the gold medal. Italiadirected by Julio Velascoreached his first Olympic final in history by defeating Türkiye with a clear 3-0, while USAled by King Karchsurpassed Brazil in an electrifying 3-2.
Italy defeats Turkey with authority
Italy’s path to the final was impeccable. The Azzurri dominated Turkey in the semi-final,on sets of 25-22, 25-19 and 25-22. Paola Egonu was the star of the match, scoring Italy’s first four points and keeping the team strong throughout the match. Although Turkey tried to keep up the pace, especially with the strong performance of Vargas and Karakurtcould not stop a determined and focused Italy.
The Turkish team, which arrived as cEuropean championcould not find answers to the solid Italian game. This victory marks a milestone in the history ofthe italian women’s volleyballsecuring her first Olympic medal in this discipline.
United States beats Brazil in dramatic duel
For its part, USA had a more difficult path to the final. In a match full of emotions, the Americans They defeated Brazil in five sets (25-23, 18-25, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11). Kathryn Plummer was the key figure for the American team, with 26 points, accompanied by Avery Skiner and Andrea Drews, who also stood out with 19 and 18 points respectively.
Brazilwith the fresh memory of the defeat in the Tokyo 2020 final, was looking for revenge, but The United States once again frustrated its gold dreamsNow, the Brazilians will have to fight for bronze against Türkiye.
What’s next: The grand final and the bronze medal match
The final between Italy and the United States will be played on Sunday 11 August at 13:00, in what promises to be a spectacular duel for the gold medal. Meanwhile, Turkey and Brazil will face each other on Saturday 10 August for the bronze medal.
Results of the previous phases
Semi-finals:
- United States vs. Brazil: 3-2 (25-23, 18-25, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11)
- Italy vs. Türkiye: 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-22)
Quarter finals:
- China vs. Türkiye: 2-3
- Brazil vs. Dominican Republic: 3-0
- United States vs. Poland: 3-0
- Italia vs. Serbia: 3-0
Group Stage:
Group A:
- United States vs. China: 2-3
- France vs. Serbia: 0-3
- United States vs. Serbia: 3-2
- France vs. China: 0-3
- France vs. United States: 0-3
- China vs. Serbia: 3-1
Group B:
- Poland vs. Japan: 3-1
- Brazil vs. Kenya: 3-0
- Polonia vs. Kenya: 3-0
- Brazil vs. Japan: 3-0
- Japan vs. Kenya: 3-0
- Brazil vs. Poland: 3-0
Group C:
- Italy vs. Dominican Republic: 3-1
- Türkiye vs. Netherlands: 3-2
- Türkiye vs. Dominican Republic: 3-1
- Italy vs. Netherlands: 3-0
- Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic: 1-3
- Italy vs. Türkiye: 3-0
With these results, the stage is set for a historic final between Italy and the United States, while Turkey and Brazil will fight for the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
