The Polish national women’s volleyball team continues to dominate the Nations League, remaining undefeated in this year’s tournament. Their latest triumph came at the opening of the second tournament in Hong Kong, where they secured a thrilling 3-1 victory against the Dominican Republic.
The Polish team made an impressive start to the Nations League, winning all four matches in the first tournament, including challenging encounters against the world champions Serbia and the European champions Italy. Now, they have brought their winning momentum to Hong Kong for the second phase of the competition.
In the opening match of the second week, the Polish team faced a tough battle against the Dominican Republic. The match was filled with intense moments and dramatic twists. The Polish players showcased their defensive prowess, with their solid blocking proving effective. The game remained tightly contested for a long time until the Polish team managed to create a significant lead. Ultimately, Poland emerged victorious with a score of 25-23.
Heading into the second set, Różanski continued to impress with her effectiveness. The Dominican team exhibited strong defensive skills and enjoyed a slight advantage, which they maintained for a while. Nevertheless, the Polish team showed resilience and fought back, resulting in a close and fiercely fought set. The Polish players exhibited better composure under pressure and clinched the set, winning by a narrow margin of 30-28.
After the break, the Dominican team regained their momentum, putting the Polish team on the chase. The rivals managed to keep a 2-3 point lead, challenging the Polish players throughout the set. Just like the previous sets, the conclusion was a tense affair, and unfortunately, the Dominican Republic emerged victorious this time with a score of 25-23.
Undeterred, the Polish women quickly established a comfortable lead in the fourth set, maintaining it throughout. They played with confidence and steadily increased their advantage, leaving no room for a comeback. The fourth set ended with a resounding victory for Poland, with a score of 25-17, sealing their overall victory in the match, 3-1.
Looking ahead, Poland has three more important clashes scheduled during the tournament in Hong Kong. On 15 June, they will face Turkey, followed by a match against the Netherlands on 16 June, and China on 17 June.
Poland – Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-23, 30-28, 23-25, 25-17)