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Men's volleyball Olympic group stage: strong teams break through, weak teams are eliminated
Oh my god, this men's volleyball Olympic group stage is really shocking! Who would have thought that the Japan team, which was the second team in the world not long ago, would almost pack up and go home this time? It's unpredictable, it's so exciting!
After the third round of the group stage, the door to the top 8 is open. But this way of entering the door is very strange. Some of the teams strode in, while others barely squeezed in. Let's take a look at what these GIs have been through!
United States men's volleyball: Big brother is domineering
Look at the posture of the United States team, it is simply to press the opponent to death! This time they beat the Japan team 3:1, but they beat the Japan team enough. The United States team is going to treat the Olympics as their own backyard, winning all three games, scoring 8 points, and sitting firmly in the top spot of Group C.
Speaking of which, the United States team really made a bloody investment this time. I heard that in order to prepare for the Olympics, they have messed up the domestic league. The players ended the club competition early and trained intensively for several months. No, the results are remarkable! The United States team is determined to win the gold medal this time, and it seems that other teams are suffering.
But then again, will the United States team be too unapproachable? After all, the professional league is also the job bowl of the players. Is it right to sacrifice personal interests for the sake of national honor? We ordinary people may never be able to figure it out.
Japan men's volleyball team: fell from the altar and almost went out
Let's talk about the Japan team, oh, this time it's really miserable! Not long ago, it was the second in the world, but this time it was good, and I almost had to go home early. Lost to United States in the final round, 1 win and 2 losses, 4 points in the account, and just barely squeezed into the last 8.
Speaking of which, the Japan team really caught up with "Black Friday" this time. Not only did the world ranking slip from second to sixth, but even head coach Kumi Nakata withdrew due to physical reasons. This is good, the change of generals in the battle, the morale of the team is greatly affected. Coupled with the pressure of playing at home, the Japan team really fell into blood mold this time.
But then again, could it be that the Japan team's poor performance this time was because they focused too much on the result and neglected the process? After all, the Olympics are a quadrennial tournament, and it is inevitable that there will be a lot of pressure. But if you go too far for rankings, it can backfire. Thinking about it this way, the Japan team's encounter this time is not completely unreasonable.
Germany men's volleyball: dark horse breakthrough, unexpected surprise
Let's take a look at the Germany team, this time it is really a big surprise for everyone! They swept Argentina 3-0, 2-1, and 6 points in the account, and settled firmly in second place in Group C. Who would have thought that this little-known team would be able to beat the Japan team?
I heard that the Germany team has worked hard this time. They came to Japan before the game to adapt to the venue and the time difference in advance. Coupled with the excellent coaching of head coach Andrea · Gianni, the Germany team really played at a high level this time.
But then again, will Germany's performance this time be just a flash in the pan? After all, their world ranking is not high, and it is really unknown whether they can continue to perform miracles in the next knockout rounds. But in any case, being able to qualify for the last eight is already a huge success for Germany.
Brazil men's volleyball: an old powerhouse, in jeopardy
Let's talk about the Brazil team, oh, this time is really dangerous! Although they swept Egypt 3-0, the losses in the first two rounds allowed them to barely squeeze into the last eight with 1 win, 2 losses and 4 points. What a surprise!
You know, the Brazil team is the big brother of men's volleyball! It's a big joke that they've won three Olympic gold medals, and this time they're almost out early.
I heard that the Brazil team suffered from injuries this time. The main attacker, Lucarelli, missed the first two games with a shoulder injury, which really hurt Brazil's vitality. But then again, a really strong team shouldn't rely too much on one player, right? Does the performance of the Brazil team this time mean that their overall strength is not as good as before?
Slovenia men's volleyball: The dark horse rises, and the momentum is like a bamboo
Finally, let's talk about the Slovenia team, this team is really a big surprise for everyone! 3:2 Tough win over France, 3-0, 8 points, firmly in the top spot of Group A. Who would have thought that this unknown team would be able to win all the group stage and qualify?
I heard that the Slovenia team has worked hard this time. They trained behind closed doors for two months before the Games, just to do well at the Olympics. No, the results are remarkable! The Slovenia team really played their own style this time, which was impressive.
But then again, could it be just luck that the Slovenia team performed so well this time? After all, their world ranking is not high, and it is really unknown whether they can continue to perform miracles in the next knockout rounds. But in any case, being able to qualify as group winners is already a huge success for Slovenia.
As a volleyball fan, it is really exciting to see these strong teams and dark horses competing for each other in the Olympic Games! Although some teams have not performed as well as they should have, their fighting spirit is still worth learning from.
But then again, will the result of this competition have an impact on the world men's volleyball pattern? Will the Japan team collapse as a result? Will United States be able to go all the way to the gold medal? I'm afraid we won't know the answers to these questions until the end of the game.
In any case, the Olympic men's volleyball competition has just begun, and the next knockout rounds will definitely be more intense. Let's wait and see what other surprises these GIs can bring us!