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USA blank Italy in Men’s VNL

RIMINI, Italy, June 15, 2021 – United States defeated Italy in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-21) in a fourth-round men’s volleyball match of the FIVB Nations League on Tuesday.

The American side completely dominated the Italian squad from start to finish. They held wide advantages in blocks 7-1 and serves 9-3 while giving away 21 points via errors, one more than the losers. The winners led in attacks 39-29.

Matthew Anderson and Taylor Sander led the United States with 17 and 14 points, respectively, while Torey Defalco chipped in with 8 points.

Giulio Pinali was the top scorer for Italy with just 7 points.