LIVE UPDATES: VNL 2024 Week 3 Manila June 19
VNL 2024 schedule June 19
3pm – Germany vs France
7pm – Iran vs USA
FULL SCHEDULE HERE.
VNL: Micah Christenson, USA grateful for fans’ support in loss
Micah Christenson and Team USA during a VNL Week 3 game against Iran. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Team USA setter Micah Christenson wanted to win it for their Filipino fans, but their Manila debut was spoiled by Iran in five sets in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Christenson and the fan-favorite USA, cheered by the Filipino crowd, couldn’t complete a comeback as Iran pulled off a 26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13 stunner to end a winless eight-game skid. FULL STORY
VNL 2024: Iran upsets powerhouse USA for first win
MANILA, Philippines — Iran turned to Poriya Hossein and Milad Ebadipour to stun the powerhouse USA, in five sets, 26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13, and earn its first win in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Although they are no longer in contention for the Final Eight, the Iranians played their hearts out to overcome the runner-up and Olympic-bound USA and snap an eight-game skid. FULL STORY
VNL Week 3 Update: Iran vs USA
PH fan favorite USA and Iran take the court at the VNL Week 3 games at MOA Arena.
Micah Christenson after Team USA’s five-set loss to Iran. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/XBkZAM5Sm9
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
Milad Ebadipour after getting their first win #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/hZS3rx6Wis
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
FINAL: Iran (1-8) upsets USA (3-6) in five sets for its breakthrough win in the #VNL2024. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/6wy4RtoAbf
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) June 19, 2024
[4th set] USA extends the match to 5 sets!
Iran 🇮🇷 26-28 🇺🇸 USA#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/CweDqoV92q
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
END OF SET 2: Iran 25, USA 23
The Iranians survive the tight second set to equalize the game to one set apiece. #VNL2024
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
END OF SET 1: USA 28, Iran 26#VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
[1st set] USA takes the 1st set with that outside hit from Iran!
Iran 🇮🇷 26-28 🇺🇸 USA
Set 2 to begin shortly.#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/BudHKCnZcE
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
Service ace by Anderson! USA leads by 3 points.
Iran 🇮🇷 3-6 🇺🇸 USA#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/WLaTXW384z
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
First point of the first set goes to Iran 🇮🇷!
Iran 🇮🇷 1 – 0 🇺🇸 USA#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/lf6zfDAcpx
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
VNL 2024: Germany beats France, stays in Final Eight hunt
Gyorgy Grozer of Germany during a game against France in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — György Grozer stepped up for Germany with 21 points to stun France, 25-23, 25-27, 25-20, 25-23, to keep their Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Final Eight bid on track on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
The 39-year-old Grozer, who wasn’t part of last year’s Germany team in the VNL to focus on the Olympic qualifier, continued to prove that age is just a number as he led a balanced attack to beat contender France and improve to a 4-5 record for ninth place behind No. 8 Cuba (4-4). FULL STORY
VNL Week 3 Update: Germany vs France
Reigning Olympic champion France and world no. 11 Germany open the June 19 double head of VNL Week 3.
Germany’s György Grozer after beating France. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/AuwMLitIjL
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
[POST GAME STATS]
– Grozer leads the team with 21 points.
– Germany’s defense pays off with only 26 unforced errors. pic.twitter.com/j30eCn6GJE— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
FINAL: Germany (4-5) stuns France (6-3) in four sets to keep its #VNL2024 Final 8 hopes alive. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/eDSiMW6OIh
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) June 19, 2024
Le Goff with a MONSTER BLOCK! 💪 #VNL2024 pic.twitter.com/WgZTzL4A7L
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
END OF SET 2: France 27, Germany 25
France levels the game to one set apiece. #VNL2024
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
NOW: Germany 🇩🇪 and France 🇫🇷 warming up for their match at 3PM.
Follow for more updates.#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/KZY9lE7sfV
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
Alas Pilipinas holds a meet and greet ahead of VNL games
Alas Pilipinas men’s and women’s teams are ready to meet the fans at MOA Arena ahead of the VNL Week 3 games today.
Jema Galanza on joining Alas Pilipinas. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PpifkQv6Ur
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
Josh Ybañez taking selfies with the fans. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/VYCrgRkCKe
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
Jema Galanza accommodates the Alas fans. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/u4alqKl3WS
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
Bella Belen meets her fans. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/MjkyfaVlIu
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
Alas fans welcome Jema Galanza, Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon and other mainstays. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/IQRJIbl0TG
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel on Alas Pilipinas’ meet and greet. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/QadlQpc9es
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 19, 2024
The #AlasPilipinas Women's Volleyball Team is here for the Meet and Greet with the fans! #VNL2024 pic.twitter.com/UTjCsqzGvx
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
Alas Pilipinas men’s team is ready for its meet and greet here at MOA Arena. #VNL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/zFlHOH9JaU
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) June 19, 2024
VNL 2024: Ran Takahashi, Japan seek improvement after loss to Canada
Japan during the VNL in Manila against Canada.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Ran Takahashi and Yuji Nishida vowed to bounce back after fan favorite Japan fell short against Canada in five sets in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 opener on Tuesday evening at Mall of Asia Arena.
Energized by the roaring Philippine crowd, Japan fought back from a 1-2 match deficit but still yielded to Canada, 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10, dropping to a 6-3 record still in sixth place. FULL STORY
NOW: Germany 🇩🇪 and France 🇫🇷 warming up for their match at 3PM.
Follow for more updates.#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/KZY9lE7sfV
— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 19, 2024
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