US team finishes the second leg of 2012 FIVB World League without any loss – Volleyball news

The second leg of the 2012 FIVB World League completed its run from June 15-17, while US team remained undefeated in Pool C.

Team USA appeared in a total of three matches and clichéd absolute success. The boys around head coach John Speraw performed consistently throughout the second leg of the tournament and defeated Italy, South Korea, and hosts France, respectively.

At the end of second leg, USA claimed an overall record of 4-2. American team did not have a great start in the campaign as it dropped two matches in the first week. Nonetheless, the team showed noticeable improvement in the next flight of matches and covered the deficit. Success in last three matches allowed USA to take up the leading role in Pool C with a total of 11 points.

The host of Pool C during the second leg, France, had the similar win/loss record of 4-2 and the French team also ended with 11 points but US squad moved up due to a slightly better ratio.

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Dutch women claim home victory – 2012 CEV Women’s European Volleyball League

Women’s national volleyball from the Netherlands overcame Greek squad on Friday, while playing at home in front of the local supporters. 

The Dutch ladies totally dominated the scene and pulled off success by sending 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-16) on board. The Orange team took a winning start in the second leg of the tournament and bagged victory in the first encounter. Netherlands is currently ranked No. 2 in Pool C, whereas Czech Republic leads with the maximum points. 

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France proves to be stronger than USA in first match of 2012 FIVB World League – Volleyball news

The opening match in Pool C of the 2012 FIVB World League produced quite an unexpected result as Olympic champions USA lost to France in a four-set match.

The “les bleus” of France turned many heads around with their spectacular performance at the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy on Friday. French team posted 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-17) win over USA. The duo of Merien Moreau and Earvin Ngapeth went into double figure score and led France to victory in the opening match.

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