Men’s Event
There was a shock in the group stage as Slovenia beat France to take Pool A. Italy would finish above Poland in Pool B as well whilst United States took Pool C. Italy would have to battle in the quarter finals, coming from 2-0 down to beat Japan, not winning a set by more than two points. France would also come from 2-0 down to beat Germany. United States and Poland both got 3-1 victories to make the semi final. France beat Italy in straight sets to make the final whilst Poland came from 2-1 down to defeat United States. Neither of the medal matchups were as close, as United States and France both won in straight sets.
🥇France 🇫🇷
🥈Poland 🇵🇱
🥉United States 🇺🇸
I got the final four correct but expected Italy to beat United States to win bronze
Women’s Event
China took Pool A over United States. In Pool B, Brazil went through without dropping a set whilst Italy lost one on the way to winning Pool C. In the quarter finals, China were upset by Turkey despite winning the first set. Brazil, Italy and United States would all go through in straight sets. Italy won in straight sets against Turkey. The other semi-final saw United States beat Brazil in a five set thriller with strong attacking play. Brazil would beat Turkey three sets to one in the bronze medal matchup. In the final, Italy won in straight sets, with a lot of blocks at the net.
🥇Italy 🇮🇹
🥈United States 🇺🇸
🥉Brazil 🇧🇷
I was correct with the three group winners. I got two out of four of the semi finalists but only one medalist. I did say this was the more open tournament
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