USA cruise past Germany in VNL
BANGKOK, Thailand, May 29, 2018 - Michelle Bartsch-Hackley and
Jordan Larson showed off their dazzling array of shots to guide
the United States to a clinical 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-17) win
over Germany in the inaugural women's FIVB Volleyball Nations
League on Tuesday.
Mixing power with clever touches, the two American big hitters
dominated in attack, paving the way for the reigning world
champions to rack up a fifth successive straight sets win, each
as impressive as the other.
Kelly Murphy also played superbly, while Rachael Adams and Carli
Lloyd were prominent throughout as the US maintained their place
at the top of the competition standings with their sixth win
from seven games.
Germany were well served by the consistent Louisa Lippmann and
Marie Scholzel but were unable to unbuckle the Americans, who
continue to set the standard for the exciting new competition.
It was Germany's sixth straight loss in the tournament after
they opened with a win over Brazil, although they were brave in
defeat, testing the Americans throughout a top quality contest.
Unfazed, the Americans continue to go from strength to strength.
They swept each of their three matches in Japan last week and
made the perfect start to Pool 11 in Bangkok.
The US faces the Dominican Republic in its next match on
Wednesday while Germany tackles the pool hosts Thailand. |