After winning a “lost” game, Zaksa Kedzierzyn-Kozle believed in their power and beat Jastrzebski Wegiel. Zaksa began this game with a high level of concentration, they gained a leverage really quickly (12:7). It was a good game of Lukasz Wisniewski, who was destroying Jastrzebie with his attack and service. Guests were weakened by…
WL: Canada earns vital win. Portugal advanced
Canada defended the ends of the first and second set reaching an important victory over Finland. The Glenn Hoag’s boys took transition leadership in Pool C. Portugal claimed a first duel against Japan in Guimaraes and outrun Finland in Power Ranking. Alex Ferreira “Alex” played another superb game posting 20 points. Finland – Canada…
WGP – Waiting for Final Six
From Wednesday to Sunday in Sapporo top six teams from preliminary round will fight for title in World Grand Prix 2013 and for points to FIVB World Ranking. Tournament will be played in Round-Robin system. It’s really hard to predict who can win this edition. In last three Grand Prix editions United States…
France still takes positives from EuroVolley
Having finished on top of the charts in Pool B, France could eventually not make the semis of the 2013 CEV VELUX EuroVolley following their defeat on Wednesday evening to 2012 Olympic champions Russia. “Les Bleus” did still finish their campaign in fifth place thereby qualifying for the next edition coming up in two years…
Christmas Time has come! Happy Holidays!
One of the most beautiful time in the year just has come. “It is a season, love and understanding” full of family warmth, joy and celebration. So this is Christmas, hence please, receive the very best and honest greetings from VolleyCountry stuff. In the peaceful joys of Christmas, in the stars that shine above,…
MATCH PREVIEW: Arch-rivals face again- Eczacibasi or Vakıfbank?
Eczacibasi and Vakıfbank are the two oldest teams in Turkish Volleyball League. Both of them won many cups, titles and medals. Some of the biggest volleyball super stars have played at some point of their career in these clubs. These two team were also pioneers the development of volleyball in Turkey and have had a…
“Resident Evil 5” : un titre, des actrices et des infos (et des zombies) !
Le cinquième volet de la saga “Resident Evil” s’appellera “Retribution” ! Paul W.S. Anderson sera (de nouveau) derrière la caméra, Milla Jovovich et Sienna Guillory devant, et deux personnages du jeu vidéo pourraient faire leur apparition. Entre Milla Jovovich et les zombies, ça n’est pas fini. Avec Paul W.S. Anderson non plus. En octobre prochain,…
To Ease The Tension Ahead Of Union Budget, Finance Minister Throws ‘Halwa Party’ For Babus
A section of North Block enjoyed sweet dish ‘halwa’ ahead of the tense budget session. Following the Indian tradition of having something sweet before setting out on an auspicious work, the Finance Ministry here on Saturday performed the “halwa” ceremony to mark the commencement of the printing process for the 2018-19 Budget. Traditionally, the sweet…
Germany’s RTL to pull the plug on F1 at the end of 2020
German free-to-air broadcaster RTL will not renew its contract with F1 at the end of the season, departing the sport after a continuous 30-year involvement. RTL Head of Sport, Manfred Loppe, revealed that financial considerations and a “changing competitive environment” were behind the broadcaster’s exit. “When you have competitors in the game who are prepared…
Hogan under pressure to decide on WTO candidacy
Phil Hogan has dipped his toe into the pool of candidates vying to become global trade chief, but now he must decide whether to take the plunge. Brussels on Tuesday ramped up the pressure on the Irishman to choose whether he’ll officially run for the top job at the World Trade Organization — or stay…