Italy eluded Canada in a tightly contested match, recording a 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-23) victory within the 2024 WPV Girls’s Tremendous 6 at Parc des Sports activities de Vandoeuvre in Nancy, France on Thursday. Italy claimed their second win with a clutch win regardless of Canada’s valiant efforts and spectacular runs all through the match.
Italy began the primary set with a fast two-point lead, however Canada, led by Heidi Peters, responded swiftly with an assault and an ace to degree the rating at 2-all. Italy then launched into a four-point run, showcasing a superior offensive technique that unsettled the Canadian facet. Spearheaded by Francesca Bosio, Italy widened their lead, though Peters managed to maintain Canada inside putting distance at 9-6.
Canada clawed their means again to grab a 14-12 lead halfway by means of the set. Nonetheless, Bosio rallied her workforce, reclaiming the lead at 16-15, with Giulia Aringhieri including to the benefit with a robust center assault, making it 17-15. Italy prolonged their result in 19-15 earlier than Canada halted the momentum with a block at 19-16. Italy maintained their grip on the lead, and regardless of Canada’s efforts, gained the set 25-22 after a joust win and capitalising on Canadian ball-handling errors.
The second set noticed Italy beginning with a slim 5-4 lead, however Canada launched a sturdy offensive run, establishing an 11-7 cushion. Canada’s defence, led by Danielle Ellis, and their formidable blocking sport gave them a big 13-7 lead. Italy, nevertheless, fought again with a three-point run, closing the hole to 13-10 and later to 14-12.
Julie Kozun’s stable block quickly stalled Italy’s progress, as Canada constructed a 20-15 lead. Canada continued to capitalise on their alternatives, with Peters extending the result in 23-16. But, Italy showcased their resilience, mounting a spirited comeback to tie the set at 24-all. A subsequent assault error by Canada allowed Italy to take the lead at 25-24, and an assault that Canadian libero Jolan Wong couldn’t return sealed the set for Italy at 26-24.
Italy carried their momentum into the third set, launching a sequence of assaults to determine a 17-11 lead. They maintained strain on Canada, regardless of a late rally by the North People. Canada, displaying commendable willpower, transformed on a number of assaults to shut the hole to 24-22. Peters’ heroic efforts introduced Canada inside one level at 24-23, however Italy held agency to clinch the set 25-23, and with it, the match.
