Brazil, USA, Russia, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland notch victories on opening day of Men’s Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing

10.08.08 - 19:55 ... source : FIVB

... Russian Head Coach Vladimir Alekno motivates his players in their impressive victory over Serbia on Sunday in the Men's Olympic Tournament Beijing, China, August 10, 2008 - Reigning Olympic champions Brazil, USA, Russia, Italy, Bulgaria and Poland all recorded victories on the first day of the Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament in Beijing on Sunday.In Pool A, USA overcame Venezuela in five sets 25-18, 25-18, 22-25, 21-25, 15-10 in front of 11,000 spectators at the Capital Indoor Stadium. Italy downed Japan 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 25-17) and Bulgaria beat hosts China 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 26-28, 25-19) watched by 11,000 fans. In a clash of European powerhouses in Pool B, Russia beat Serbia 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-14), Brazil coasted past Egypt 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-18) in front of 8,500 and Poland downed Germany 3-0 (25-17, 33-31, 25-20).P ...» Next (HTML)