The U.S. Men’s Volleyball team kicked off their Olympic Games campaign with a stunning performance, sweeping France in a 3-0 victory (25-18, 25-18, 25-22) at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Head Coach John Speraw expressed his satisfaction with the team’s preparedness for the high-intensity competition at the Olympic Games. He highlighted the importance of learning from past experiences and commended the team’s veteran players for stepping up on day one.
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The starting lineup comprised of Matt Anderson as opposite, Taylor Sander and TJ DeFalco as outside hitters, Micah Christenson as setter, Max Holt and David Smith as middle blockers, and Erik Shoji as libero.
The U.S. Men displayed their dominance right from the start, taking a commanding 5-0 lead in the first set. France struggled to recover after an exceptional dig by DeFalco, which led to a kill by Smith. DeFalco made a strong debut in the Olympic Games, impressing his teammates and contributing significantly to the team’s success.
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The second set saw the U.S. Men continue their dominance, controlling the game throughout. Although France made a late comeback in the third set, the U.S. Men quickly regrouped and sealed the victory with a 3-0 sweep.
In terms of statistics, the U.S. Men led in kills (50-33) and blocks (5-2), while France had the advantage in aces (3-1). Sander emerged as the top scorer for the match with 15 points, closely followed by Anderson with 13 points. Sander also excelled in blocks, leading all players with two. Shoji topped the charts in digs with six, with Sander, DeFalco, and Christenson not far behind with five each.
The U.S. Men’s next match will be against the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) on Sunday, July 25 at 7:05 p.m. PT. All matches are being broadcasted live, with replays available later on. Visit NBC Olympics for more information on broadcast schedules.
FAQs
Q: Who were the standout players for the U.S. Men’s Volleyball team in their victory against France?
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A: Taylor Sander emerged as the top scorer for the match with 15 points, while Matt Anderson closely followed with 13 points. Sander also showcased his blocking skills, leading all players with two blocks.
Q: What is the U.S. Men’s schedule for the Olympic Games?
A: The U.S. Men’s next match is against the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) on Sunday, July 25 at 7:05 p.m. PT. The team will continue to compete in various matches leading up to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and ultimately, the gold medal match on August 7.
Summary
The U.S. Men’s Volleyball team made an impressive start to their Olympic Games journey with a dominant 3-0 victory over France. Led by Head Coach John Speraw, the team showcased their preparedness and veteran experience right from the beginning. With standout performances from Taylor Sander and Matt Anderson, the U.S. Men outperformed France in kills and blocks. The team’s next challenge will be against the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), and fans can expect more thrilling matches in the upcoming days. Stay tuned and support the U.S. Men’s Volleyball team on their quest for Olympic gold.
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