The “first” is never easy. Both the Settebello that Italvolley women do not betray emotion and, on their debut at the Olympic tournament, they confirm that they have all the credentials to aim for a medal.
Applause to Settebello who, without ever having to force too much, imposed himself on South Africa with a clear 21-2. Race never questioned, little more than a training session for the Azzurri.
The CT Campagna is definitely satisfied: “We took a positive approach as regards the discipline of the game both in defense and in attack. At the beginning we were a little contracted, especially in the conclusions, then we broke up. Let’s close this game right away. Now four more battles await us, in which we will have to suffer and we will need great sacrifice and mutual help. There will be four tough races, but we are at the Olympics. Let’s worry about one at a time ”, his words reported by Sky Sport.
Everything is easy also for the Italy of women’s volleyball which has imposed itself against Russia with a dry 3-0 (25-23 25-19 25-14), thanks to Egonu’s usual leadership, undisputed star of the team.
“At the debut you never know what to expect. There was so much emotion, because in any case we come from a period in which, having not played, you never know what awaits you. I must say that we did the break phase very well, and for the change of the ball we still have some margin. I believe that the group matches will help us to increase the pace also in exchange for the ball ”, the words of coach Mazzanti at Volleyball.
With the first challenge filed, both teams have to think about the next match. The Settebello he will deal with Greece while Italvolley is awaited by the challenge with Turkey.
OMNISPORT | 25-07-2021 07:22
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