In a powerful kickoff to this year’s Agata Mróz-Olszewska Memorial, the Polish women’s volleyball team clinched a commanding victory against the Dominican Republic, sweeping them 3-0 (25:18, 25:19, 25:21).
Right from the start, the Polish team asserted their dominance. The Polish team’s sharp counter-attacks quickly established a five-point lead for Poland, which they extended to 14:8 midway through the first set. The team maintained their strong play, comfortably winning the set 25:18.
The second set initially saw some resistance, with the score tied at 4:4. However, the Polish team soon broke away, securing a lead and expanding it to 13:8. The Dominican Republic managed a brief rally, closing the gap to 16:14, but Poland remained resolute, taking the set 25:19.
The third set was the most thrilling, as the Dominican team surged to a lead at 7:11. Unfazed, the Polish team fought back to level the score and then surged ahead, ultimately winning the set 25:21 and sealing their comprehensive victory.
The Agata Mróz-Olszewska Memorial is a vital warm-up for the Polish team as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics. They are set to face France on July 18 and will conclude the tournament against Serbia on July 19. The tournament has already highlighted intense competition, with Serbia also achieving a 3-0 victory over France (25:17, 25:17, 25:22).
Biało-Czerwone rozpoczynają Memoriał Agaty Mróz-Olszewskiej od wygranej z Dominikaną 💪
— POLSKA SIATKÓWKA (@PolskaSiatkowka) July 16, 2024
Jutro w Mielcu mamy dzień przerwy, ale wracamy z meczami już w czwartek 😎
Polska-Dominikana 3️⃣:0️⃣(25-18; 25-19; 25-21) pic.twitter.com/htUr2GyUzK
Poland – Dominican Republic 3-0 (25:18, 25:19, 25:21)