Men’s Event
Poland were large favourites to come through Pool A impressively but were upset in the opening game by Iran before rebounding to beat Italy. Poland and Italy would both win four, but Poland would take the group win. Iran after that impressive win, still could not make the knockouts. In Pool B it was Russia who opened strongest with wins over the United States, Argentina and Brazil. Russia would win the pool, causing a bit of a shock ahead of Brazil. The United States missed out on qualifying behind Argentina and France. Russia and Brazil both went through in straight sets. Argentina was able to upset Italy 3-2 with a 15-12 final set victory. Poland would disappoint from 2-1 up losing to France, 15-9 in the fifth set. France continues their good run through the tournament, beating Argentina 3-0 in the semi-final. In the final, they would come up against Russia who would upset Brazil 3-1. In the bronze medal matchup, Brazil was upset by Argentina having led 2-1. France was 2-0 up only for Russia to bring it back level and the momentum on their side. France would come from 6-3 down to win the set 15-12 to seal their first volleyball medal at the Olympics.
🥇France 🇫🇷
🥈Russia 🇷🇺
🥉Argentina 🇦🇷
Women’s Event
Brazil and Serbia started Pool A comfortably looking like clear favourites to top that group. In Pool B, the United States looked very good with two 3-0 wins to begin but Turkey run them close allowing Italy to take the lead on set difference. Brazil would go unbeaten, taking pool A unbeaten ahead of Serbia. Pool B was won by the United States, with China upset and not making the knockout stages. The United States cruised through the quarter-final against the Dominican Republic in straight sets with South Korea upsetting Turkey. Serbia beat Italy in straight sets. Brazil would complete the semi-final lineup, defeating Russia 3-1. It was a straight sets victory for the United States over Serbia, in a dominant performance. They would come up against the other group winner Brazil, who beat South Korea in straight sets. Both the medal matchups were decided in straight sets as well. Serbia beat South Korea to win bronze whilst United States beat Brazil.
🥇United States 🇺🇸
🥈Brazil 🇧🇷
🥉Serbia 🇷🇸
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