Italy started the VNL 2023 with defeats to Argentina and the United States, in Ottawa, Canada, but haven’t lost again after that, getting victories against Cuba and Germany in Canada and starting their campaign in Pool 3, in Rotterdam, with triumphs against Iran and China – they lost just two sets in the last four matches.
Opposite Yuri Romanò, one of five world champions who were with the team in the opening week of the VNL in Ottawa, was the top scorer in the match against the Chinese, producing 12 points, with eight kills and four blocks.
“We are happy about the volleyball we played today and also about the win,” Romanò commented. “It’s an important result for us. We know we still need to improve and we’re trying to do that in every match. We are a young team and we know we have to work hard every day and keep improving.”
Daniele Lavia and Simone Anzani also made strong contributions to the Italian victory, adding 11 points each. The outside hitter tallied nine kills and two blocks while the middle blocker registered eight kills and three blocks.
