Aus VS Idea Volley
Set 1
#1 T.Ryan (S), #2 Nikki Bishop (PH), # 3 B.Carey (M), #4 L.Cory (O), #8 E.Greenwood (PH), #10 J.Gordon (M), #6 K.Evans (L)
The game begins with both teams rallying point for point, hoping to achieve an early lead in the set. Captain, B.Carey leads Australia’s blocking frenzy against the Italians main hitter. Inspirational defensive ups, keeps Australia in the game and boosts the fighting spirit throughout the team. With their end of the set closing in, both teams begin to feel the pressure, but it was the experience of the Italians the prevailed, allowing them a win 25 to 19.

Set 2
#1 T.Ryan (S), #2 Nikki Bishop (PH), # 3 B.Carey (M), #4 L.Cory (O), #8 E.Greenwood (PH), #10 J.Gordon (M), #6 K.Evans (L)
Australia’s strength on the net starts the set of with a series of points, putting Australia into an early lead. Their consistant standards of Australia’s passing allows the team to effectively terminate through the middle, beating the Italian defence. Idea volley’s desperation in floor defense keeps them in the match but it was their aggressive serving that lead them to break away to win 25 to 20.

Set3
#1 T.Ryan (S), #2 Nikki Bishop (PH), # 3 B.Carey (M), #4 L.Cory (O), #5 L.Skipper (PH), #10 J.Gordon (M), #6 K.Evans (L)
Idea Volley kicks of the third set with a strong serve, putting Australia under pressure. Once again the huge blocks from Australia prove quite the challenge for the Italian’s, but they persevere, boosting Australia’s fighting spirit. Australia’s outside hitters continue to put the ball away, but it was the Italian who took the win 25 to 21.
Stat Summary
Once again Australia’s height at the net, prove an advantage with B.Carey and J.Gordon, leading with four stuff blocks each. Austrlaia’s passing was solid with each passer hitter passing above 2.0, K.Evans, N.Bishop, E.Greenwood and L.Skipper. Passer hitters won a lot of points for Australia with their kill rate, with N.Bishop leading with 12 kills.

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