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USA improve to 3-1, Canada stands at 1-3 in World Cup

FUKUOKA, Japan, October 5, 2019 – Matthew Anderson scored a match-high 23 points as the United States defeated Poland 3-1 (25-19, 25-20, 24-26, 27-25) at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup on Friday.

Maxwell Holt scored 12 points as the United States beat Japan 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-21) on Saturday improving to a 3-1 record.

In Nagano, Iran claimed their first win on Friday with Aliasghar Mojarad top-scoring with 15 points as they came from behind to beat Canada 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 27-25, 25-19) at Nagano White Ring Arena.

On Saturday, Canada fought for its first win holding off Egypt 3-2 (27-25, 27-25, 16-25, 22-25, 15-9). Canada’s Captain Nicholas Hoag contributed 20 points, including five aces, in today’s effort.