On May 16, 2024, the second round of the Women's Volleyball World League began, and the giants from all walks of life once again competed fiercely. In this round, Italy will face Germany, while Japan will face Bulgaria and China will face the United States.
In the match between Italy and Germany, the two teams have a clear contrast of strength, the Italian team has won the honor of the world No. 1 and won the World Championships runner-up, while the German team has Altmann as the core, but this time did not make the list. In the first two games, the Italian team has been suppressing the German team, winning two consecutive games with a score of 25-16, especially in blocking the net. However, in the third game, the German team fought back strongly, winning 25-21, showing good serve and performance. Although Germany took the lead in the fourth game, Italy won 25-22 and won the tournament for the first time. It is worth mentioning that Antropova of the Italian team performed well, becoming the top scorer of the game with 24 points.
Antropova, the tall figure from Russia, always attracts everyone's attention on the court. Some netizens once commented on her: "Wow, Antropova is so amazing, it's just a human wall!" "She's over two metres tall and doesn't have enough bounce, but her excellent reach is enough to make her the embodiment of her opponent's nightmares, especially on the offensive end, where she excels in her breakaways.
Some fans took to social media to buzz about Antropova's serve: "Her serve is like a missile, straight to the opponent's defense!" "It's reminiscent of her stunning serve moments in the match, which was not only fast, but also full of pressure that made it difficult for her opponent to deal with.
In addition to her excellent offensive performance, Antropova also has excellent play on the net and serve, which is one of the reasons why she is so popular with fans. One netizen excitedly wrote: "I was amazed to see Antropova's performance at the net! She is simply an impassable wall! These words speak to her domineering ability at the net, and her height and reach have set up an insurmountable barrier in front of the net.
In a tense match, Antropova proved her worth with her strength again and again. One fan excitedly discussed with a friend after the game: "Did you watch that game? Antropova is simply the savior of the team! Her all-round performance is breathtaking, both offensively and defensively, she does a great job! The friend also nodded again and again, admiring Antropova's performance: "That's right, her serving skills are simply amazing, and she is not soft on the net, which is amazing!" ”
After the match, Antropova's performance became a hot topic among fans. One fan wrote on social media: "Today's match was really exciting, especially to see Antropova's all-round performance, it was simply amazing! Her serving and blocking skills are so good that she is completely at the heart of the team! And another fan also left a message: "Antropova's performance is eye-catching, she is simply a dark horse!" Hopefully she can keep up her form and win more for the team! ”
Japan, meanwhile, showed great performance and team characteristics in the match against Bulgaria, sweeping their opponents 3-0 and winning two consecutive games against European teams.
Overall, Italy's counterattack was the focus of attention in this round, while Japan's consistent performance was also in the spotlight. Next, the teams will continue to work hard and strive for better results.