LIVE UPDATES: VNL 2024 Week 3 Manila June 20
VNL 2024 schedule June 20
11 am – Germany vs Canada
4pm – Iran vs Netherlands
7pm – Brazil vs USA
FULL SCHEDULE HERE.
WATCH: Erik Shoji expresses his love for the Filipino fans. #VNL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/0dAaxOYDsE
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WATCH: Lucarelli Souza after a tough five-set loss to USA. #VNL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/LPLGPhJqve
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TJ Defalco after beating Brazil. #VNL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/2riSHUL0FK
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FINAL: USA (4-6) bounces back with a 25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9 over Brazil (6-4). #VNL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/aPSjpA01tK
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VNL 2024: Another stellar outing for Nimir Abdel-Aziz ends in loss
The Netherlands’ Nimir Abdel-Aziz during a VNL 2024 Week 3 game in Manila. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Another offensive masterpiece of Nimir Abdel-Aziz went for naught as the Netherlands remained winless in Manila in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3.
Abdel-Aziz unleashed 37 points but the Netherlands absorbed its second straight loss to Iran, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10, on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Dutch star, who poured in 38 points in their Week 3 opener loss to Brazil two days ago, had another frustrating night as they remained out of the Final Eight picture with a 3-7 record in 13th place. FULL STORY
VNL 2024: Iran makes it back to back, beats Netherlands in 5 sets
Iran celebrates a point against the Netherlands during a VNL 2024 Week 3 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Inspired by its breakthrough win, Iran overcame another thrilling five-setter and Nimir Abdel-Aziz’s 37-point explosion for a 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10 win over the Netherlands in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Amin Esmaeilnezhad and Poriya Hossein powered the Iranians for their second straight victory to improve to a 2-8 record following their 26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13 win over Team USA less than 24 hours ago. FULL STORY
VNL Week 3 Update: Iran vs Netherlands
Fresh off its first win, Iran takes on the Netherlands in VNL Week 3.
NED coach Roberto Piazza after Nimir’s 37-point explosion went for naught. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0Fa8z1W1bZ
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Iran’s Milad Ebadipour after their second straight win. #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/bC2Ls9Pu9w
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FINAL: Back-to-back wins for Iran (2-8) as it staves off Netherlands (3-7) in five sets, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10. #VNL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/zY7U5KxBfJ
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[5th set] Iran wins the game!
Iran 🇮🇷 15-10 🇳🇱 Netherlands#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/dBRHdUoMCB
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NIMIR'S serving game is on a different level 🔥 The current Best Server of #VNL2024 continues to score off his powerful serves. pic.twitter.com/5cRYRQgYrw
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END OF SET 1: Iran 25, Netherlands 22 #VNL2024 @INQUIRERSports
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VNL 2024: Team USA’s Erik Shoji lauds ‘awesome’ Filipino fans
Erik Shoji and Team USA in the VNL 2024 Week 3 Game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Despite a losing debut in Manila, USA libero Erik Shoji felt the love of the Filipino fans, whom he considers the “nicest people in the world.”
USA’s effort went for naught as its comeback was denied by Iran, 26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13, in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday evening at Mall of Asia Arena.
But the American libero appreciated the cheers and warmth of the Filipinos despite their dimming Final Eight chances. FULL STORY
VNL 2024: Canada sweeps Germany for back-to-back wins
FILE–Canada’s Danny Demyanenko during a VNL 2024 Week 3 game at Mall of Asia Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Canada earned its second straight win in Manila after dominating Germany, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, to bolster its Final Eight chances in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Buoyed by its five-set win over fan favorite Japan two days ago, Stephen Maar and Arthur Swarc dropped 15 points each to lift Canada to fifth place with a 6-4 record. FULL STORY
VNL Week 3 Update: Germany vs France
Germany and Canada kick off the June 20 playdate of the VNL Week 3.
"I was talking to Ran this year about the fans in the Philippines. He said they're crazy, they love volleyball. Thanks for all your support. I appreciate you all so much." – Eric Loeppky 🇨🇦 #VNL2024 pic.twitter.com/bPcToCz2Ek
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PAYONG🔥Florian Krage of Team Germany 🇩🇪 denies Canada's Eric Loeppky with a solid block! #VNL2024 pic.twitter.com/A6PfOG8cG0
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FINAL: Canada (6-4) stays unbeaten in #VNL2024 Manila leg after sweeping Germany (4-6), 25-19, 25-18, 25-21. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/CAELVq71pF
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[3rd set] Maar ends the match with a cross court shot!
Germany 🇩🇪 21-25 🇨🇦 Canada#VNLPH2024 #Volleyball #VNL #Philippines #VolleyballNationsLeague #VNLPasayCity pic.twitter.com/6I27VAI1sZ
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