China surprised Italy in World League

First round of World League 2009 has been played. Russia, Cuba, Brazil claimed two victories while Italy lost at home with China.

First matches in Pool A brought interesting results. USA came to Netherlands as a favourite, but first game belonged to team of P. Blanche. Italy won easy first game against China 3:0, saturday was a happy day for China. Serbia is already qualified from Pool B due to organization of World League Final Six tournament. Serbians do not need to fight for every point. France easily gained first duel in Serbia, Serbia won second match. The goal of France is to qualify for Final Six tournament. Two tiebreaks has been played in Korea, first one for Korea second for Argentina.

Team of D. Bagnoli added 6 points to Pool C ranking. Russia did not face big problems in Japan loosing only one set. Duels between Cuba and Bulgaria promised thrilling fights. Cuba made the best of the home hall. Result – two four sets victories and 6 points for Cuba. Brazil fulfil the role of favourite of Pool D in front of home spectators. Poland, without the biggest stars, could not find the way to beat the Brazilians in both matches.

World League results and ranking

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