Italy outduels Canada to go 2-0 in VNL PH leg

Italy outdueled Canada, 25-14, 23-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-9 for its second win in the Philippine leg of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, July 6.

The Italians celebrate after scoring against Canada in the Philippine leg of the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, July 6.. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

Unable to finish off the Canadians in the fourth set, the Italians raced to a 7-2 start in the fifth set and never looked back.

Italy improved to a 7-3 win-loss card overall, fourth in the standings.

Canada, on the other hand, fell to 2-8, good for 13th place in the 17-team tournament.