2002 FIVB Women's World Champions
Italy
First title
Team Roster
Simona Rinieri
Elisa Togut
Manuela Leggeri
Sara Anzanello
Paola Paggi
Darina Mifkova,
Francesca Piccinini
Rachele Sangiuliano
Eleonora Lo Bianco
Valentina Borrelli
Anna Vania Mello
Paola Cardullo
Head Coach: Marco Bonitta
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
2 Rinieri 01.09.1977 188 85 307 281 Starfin Ravenna
3 Togut 14.05.1978 192 70 320 295 Minetti Vicenza, Vicenza
4 Leggeri 09.05.1976 183 74 312 281 Edison Modena
5 Anzanello 30.07.1980 193 78 316 298 Asystal Novara
10 Paggi 06.12.1976 182 72 306 278 Minetti Vicenza
11 Mifkova 24.05.1974 185 78 308 279 Minetti Vicenza
12 Piccinini 10.01.1979 180 75 304 279 Radio 105 Foppapedretti
13 Sangiuliano 23.06.1981 182 67 304 279 Icot Volley Forlì
14 Lo Bianco 22.12.1979 172 70 287 273 Starfin Ravenna
15 Borrelli 30.10.1978 190 71 316 300 Johnson Spezzano
16 Mello 27.02.1979 183 72 310 278 Radio 105 Foppapedretti
17 Cardullo 18.03.1982 162 56 275 268 Asystel Novara, ITA
Cuba Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team — 5th place
Zoila Barros
Rosir Calderon
Nancy Carrillo
Liana Mesa
Indira Mestre
Anniara Muñoz
Yoslan Muñoz
Yaima Ortiz
Yumilka Ruiz
Martha Sánchez
Yanelis Santos
Regla Torres
Head Coach: Luis Felipe Calderón
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Ruiz 08.05.1978 179 62 329 315 Camaguey, CUB
2 Santos A. 30.03.1986 183 71 315 312 Ciego de Avilas, CUB
3 Carrilo de la Paz 11.01.1986 190 74 318 315 Ciudad Habana, CUB
7 Munoz Garcia 19.02.1980 183 72 326 312 Ciudad Habana
8 Ortiz Charro 09.11.1981 179 70 325 313 C. Habana, CUB
9 Mestre 21.04.1979 183 73 322 311 Ciudad Habana, CUB
10 Torres 12.02.1975 191 75 331 315 Ciudad Habana, CUB
11 Mesa 26.12.1977 179 70 318 307 Camaguey, CUB
12 Calderon Diaz 28.12.1984 191 66 330 325 Ciuda Habana, CUB
13 Munoz 24.01.1980 180 69 320 312 Cienfuegos, CUB
17 Sanchez 17.05.1973 182 75 324 310 Holguin, CUB
18 Barros 06.08.1976 188 76 325 312 Ciudad Habana, CUB
Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team — 13th place
Nuris Arias
Yudelkys Bautista
Milagros Cabral
Evelyn Carrera
Francisca Duarte
Karla Echenique
Francia Jackson
Kenya Moreta
Yndys Novas
Cosiri Rodriguez
Lucy Suazo
Annerys Vargas
Head Coach: Jorge Perez Vento
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RUS / Russia - Team Composition
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Gorchkova 08.03.1981 198 75 314 305 Uralochka, RUS
3 Belikova 22.07.1979 190 78 306 300 Uralochka, RUS
4 Tiourina 12.04.1971 184 80 297 286 Uralochka, RUS
6 Godina 17.09.1977 192 72 317 310 Uralochka, RUS
7 Safronova 06.02.1979 188 74 312 305 Uralochka, RUS
8 Artamonova 17.07.1975 190 74 315 306 Uralochka, RUS
9 Tichtchenko 07.02.1975 190 74 309 302 Uralochka, RUS
11 Gamova 17.10.1980 205 82 321 310 Uralochka, RUS
12 Gratcheva 23.02.1973 180 74 300 290 Uralochka, RUS
14 Plotnikova 26.07.1978 185 73 306 298 Uralochka, RUS
15 Gourieva 02.09.1980 195 73 312 303 Uralochka, RUS
17 Tchoukanova 09.06.1980 181 69 305 294 Uralochka, RUS
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Gorchkova 08.03.1981 198 75 314 305 Uralochka, RUS
3 Belikova 22.07.1979 190 78 306 300 Uralochka, RUS
4 Tiourina 12.04.1971 184 80 297 286 Uralochka, RUS
6 Godina 17.09.1977 192 72 317 310 Uralochka, RUS
7 Safronova 06.02.1979 188 74 312 305 Uralochka, RUS
8 Artamonova 17.07.1975 190 74 315 306 Uralochka, RUS
9 Tichtchenko 07.02.1975 190 74 309 302 Uralochka, RUS
11 Gamova 17.10.1980 205 82 321 310 Uralochka, RUS
12 Gratcheva 23.02.1973 180 74 300 290 Uralochka, RUS
14 Plotnikova 26.07.1978 185 73 306 298 Uralochka, RUS
15 Gourieva 02.09.1980 195 73 312 303 Uralochka, RUS
17 Tchoukanova 09.06.1980 181 69 305 294 Uralochka, RUS
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BRA / Brazil - Team Composition
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
2 Luciana 07.06.1980 189 75 310 291 E.C. Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, BRA
3 Sheilla 01.07.1983 185 64 302 284 Minas T.C., BRA
4 Paula 22.01.1982 184 74 302 285 ADC BCN, BRA
5 Fabiana 07.03.1980 166 54 276 266 A.C. Fluminense, BRA
8 Valeskinha 23.04.1976 180 62 302 290 ADC BCN, BRA
9 Sonia 19.01.1978 184 80 306 294 A.C.Fluminense, BRA
10 Welissa 09.09.1982 180 73 300 287 Parana Volei Clube, BRA
11 Karin 08.11.1971 187 77 309 285 A.C. Fluminense, BRA
14 F. Berto 23.01.1976 178 63 286 274 Parana Volei Clube, BRA
15 Marina 08.09.1979 185 75 305 299 Minas T.C., BRA
16 Marcelle 17.10.1976 181 69 303 289 ADC BCN, BRA
18 Arlene 20.12.1969 177 74 299 290 ADC BCN, BRA
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
2 Luciana 07.06.1980 189 75 310 291 E.C. Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, BRA
3 Sheilla 01.07.1983 185 64 302 284 Minas T.C., BRA
4 Paula 22.01.1982 184 74 302 285 ADC BCN, BRA
5 Fabiana 07.03.1980 166 54 276 266 A.C. Fluminense, BRA
8 Valeskinha 23.04.1976 180 62 302 290 ADC BCN, BRA
9 Sonia 19.01.1978 184 80 306 294 A.C.Fluminense, BRA
10 Welissa 09.09.1982 180 73 300 287 Parana Volei Clube, BRA
11 Karin 08.11.1971 187 77 309 285 A.C. Fluminense, BRA
14 F. Berto 23.01.1976 178 63 286 274 Parana Volei Clube, BRA
15 Marina 08.09.1979 185 75 305 299 Minas T.C., BRA
16 Marcelle 17.10.1976 181 69 303 289 ADC BCN, BRA
18 Arlene 20.12.1969 177 74 299 290 ADC BCN, BRA
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USA / USA - Team Composition
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Phipps 30.06.1969 190 77 319 303 Volley Bergamo, ITA
2 Scott 01.10.1972 188 84 325 302 Pioneer Red Wings, JPN
3 Haneef 23.03.1979 201 80 318 299 USA National Team, USA
5 Sykora 24.06.1977 176 61 305 295 Olympia Teodora, ITA
6 Bachman 07.11.1978 193 82 318 295 Minnesota Chill, USA
7 Bown 29.11.1978 188 90 301 290 Olympia Teodora, ITA
8 Fitzgerald 15.07.1980 183 66 301 291 USA National Team, USA
12 Flynn 26.07.1978 175 68 303 293 USA National Team, USA
13 Cross-Battle 16.09.1968 180 71 302 301 Volley Bergamo, ITA
15 Tom 25.05.1981 186 80 306 297 Stanford University, USA
16 Noriega 24.04.1976 187 70 302 301 A.S. Pallovolo Firenze, ITA
18 Metcalf 12.11.1978 186 73 314 292 Indias De Mayaguez, PUR
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Phipps 30.06.1969 190 77 319 303 Volley Bergamo, ITA
2 Scott 01.10.1972 188 84 325 302 Pioneer Red Wings, JPN
3 Haneef 23.03.1979 201 80 318 299 USA National Team, USA
5 Sykora 24.06.1977 176 61 305 295 Olympia Teodora, ITA
6 Bachman 07.11.1978 193 82 318 295 Minnesota Chill, USA
7 Bown 29.11.1978 188 90 301 290 Olympia Teodora, ITA
8 Fitzgerald 15.07.1980 183 66 301 291 USA National Team, USA
12 Flynn 26.07.1978 175 68 303 293 USA National Team, USA
13 Cross-Battle 16.09.1968 180 71 302 301 Volley Bergamo, ITA
15 Tom 25.05.1981 186 80 306 297 Stanford University, USA
16 Noriega 24.04.1976 187 70 302 301 A.S. Pallovolo Firenze, ITA
18 Metcalf 12.11.1978 186 73 314 292 Indias De Mayaguez, PUR
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CHN / China - Team Composition
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 J. Zhang 14.10.1979 190 75 324 314 Shanghai, CHN
2 K. Feng 28.12.1978 183 75 319 310 Beijing, Beijing
3 H. Yang 21.03.1980 183 75 319 314 Liaoning, CHN
4 Y.N. Liu 29.09.1980 186 73 320 313 Liaoning, CHN
6 S. Li 21.05.1980 185 72 317 300 Tianjin, CHN
7 S.H. Zhou 23.04.1979 182 75 313 305 Zhejiang, Hangzhou CHN
8 R.R. Zhao 08.10.1981 196 75 326 315 Army, CHN
9 Y.H. Zhang 09.11.1975 182 73 324 322 Liaoning, CHN
10 J. Chen 03.09.1975 182 75 312 306 Sichuan, CHN
12 N. N.Song 07.04.1980 179 65 303 293 Army, CHN
13 Li 22.08.1979 177 65 302 290 Liaoning
15 Z. Xiong 08.11.1976 181 65 310 300 Sichuan, CHN
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 J. Zhang 14.10.1979 190 75 324 314 Shanghai, CHN
2 K. Feng 28.12.1978 183 75 319 310 Beijing, Beijing
3 H. Yang 21.03.1980 183 75 319 314 Liaoning, CHN
4 Y.N. Liu 29.09.1980 186 73 320 313 Liaoning, CHN
6 S. Li 21.05.1980 185 72 317 300 Tianjin, CHN
7 S.H. Zhou 23.04.1979 182 75 313 305 Zhejiang, Hangzhou CHN
8 R.R. Zhao 08.10.1981 196 75 326 315 Army, CHN
9 Y.H. Zhang 09.11.1975 182 73 324 322 Liaoning, CHN
10 J. Chen 03.09.1975 182 75 312 306 Sichuan, CHN
12 N. N.Song 07.04.1980 179 65 303 293 Army, CHN
13 Li 22.08.1979 177 65 302 290 Liaoning
15 Z. Xiong 08.11.1976 181 65 310 300 Sichuan, CHN
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Argentina
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Crusoe 22.09.1974 174 66 295 287 Reggio Emilia, Italia
2 Costagrande 15.10.1980 187 78 312 295 Jesi, Italia
3 Conde 23.07.1973 183 74 308 300 Spezzano, Italia
4 Lamas 29.08.1978 185 69 305 290 Tenerife, España
5 Vogel 12.01.1984 185 69 307 292 GEBA, Argentina
6 MUELLER 07.03.1974 185 73 296 288 Banco Nación, Argentina
7 Vincente 25.11.1977 172 59 285 276 Dam La Rochette, Francia
8 Brussa 13.02.1985 185 71 300 289 Central San Carlos , Argentina
10 Borghi 06.05.1982 190 81 298 285 Banco Nacion, Argentina
12 Robinet 24.11.1983 170 62 293 278 Central San Carlos , Argentina
14 Ansaldi 10.07.1977 185 74 300 293 Gimnasia y Esgrima de Rosario,
16 Pinedo 30.05.1981 176 66 301 290 Boca Juniors, Argentina
No. Name Birthdate Height Weight Spike Block Club
1 Crusoe 22.09.1974 174 66 295 287 Reggio Emilia, Italia
2 Costagrande 15.10.1980 187 78 312 295 Jesi, Italia
3 Conde 23.07.1973 183 74 308 300 Spezzano, Italia
4 Lamas 29.08.1978 185 69 305 290 Tenerife, España
5 Vogel 12.01.1984 185 69 307 292 GEBA, Argentina
6 MUELLER 07.03.1974 185 73 296 288 Banco Nación, Argentina
7 Vincente 25.11.1977 172 59 285 276 Dam La Rochette, Francia
8 Brussa 13.02.1985 185 71 300 289 Central San Carlos , Argentina
10 Borghi 06.05.1982 190 81 298 285 Banco Nacion, Argentina
12 Robinet 24.11.1983 170 62 293 278 Central San Carlos , Argentina
14 Ansaldi 10.07.1977 185 74 300 293 Gimnasia y Esgrima de Rosario,
16 Pinedo 30.05.1981 176 66 301 290 Boca Juniors, Argentina
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U.S.A. beat Argentina 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-21) - duration 1:17
30-Aug, start time: 20:00, end time: 21:17 - Attendance: 500
USA doesn't cry for Argentina
USA took an important opening victory in Pool C of the Women's World Championship. The team of the Japanese head coach Toshiaki Yoshida defeated Argentina in straight sets. It was not an easy victory for the Americans here in Riesa.
At the beginning of the first set both teams showed an even performance and convinced by an excellent fighting spirit. After the first time-out of Argentina's coach Claudio Cuello his team improved, knew how to take advantage of tough serves and wa soon leading 11:8. In the middle of the set the US players were able to close up again. Argentina's "panthers" took their lead to 19:18 but then had to bow to the US team that showed a fantastic finish and took the first set with 25:21.
Both teams continued to show an excellent performance in the second set - it was an even match on a high level. Both teams convinced by direct hits, were focussed and with a lot of self-confidence. The US coach Toshiaki Yoshida called a second time-out at 14:16 and this seemed to have given his team inspiration so that they took the lead to 19:17. Similar to the first set, the US girls showed more confidence towards the end and tough spikes. The US team finished the first set 25:23 thanks to a direct attack of Logan Tom.
The spectators saw a similar performance compared to the second set. Both teams showed first class volleyball skills. Thanks to the outstanding player Carolina Costagrande Argentina were able to take a 8:6 lead at the beginning of the set and was able to keep the lead to 13:10. However, the US girls found their way back into the match and scored 15:13. After exciting exchanges the continuity of the US team asserted itself and won the third set 25:21.
Argentine player Carolina Costagrande was with 15 points the best scorer of the match. Heather Bown topped the score on the US side.
Argentina beat Kenya 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-20) - duration 1:10
31-Aug, start time: 15:00, end time: 16:10 - Attendance: 3,100
Argentine panthers defeat Kenyan tigers
Argentina booked its first victory of the 2002 Women's World Championship, when the Argentine panthers defeated Kenya here in Riesa, Germany. The team of head coach Claudio Cuello won the preliminary pool C clash in straight sets in front of 3,100 spectators.
Both teams started the first set highly motivated and both scored points through nice attacks. The words the Argentine coach Cuello spoke to his players in the first technical time-out had a positive effect on his team. Immediately Argentina took a 12-5 kead.. The precise outside attacks of Argentina as well as a solid blocking caused Kenya a lot of headaches. Argentina then further expanded its lead and clearly won the set 25-14.
Similar to the first set Argentina took off quite early (6-3) in the second one. Again and again Kenya had to fight against the powerful attacks and blockings of Argentina. At 5-11 Kenya's head coach Ohanya called a time-out since his team clearly lacked focus. Kenya still had problems with the precise attacks of the opponent. Towards the end of the second set Kenya caught up (20-21) but Argentina eventually took the set.
Both teams started the third set quite nervously. At the first technical time-out Argentina only had a 8-6 lead. In the middle of the third set Kenya's block improved considerably so that they took the lead at 15-13. Argentina lost its focus and made a lot of attack mistakes. However, Argentina then improved again at the end of the set and took the 3-0 victory
Argentine captain Carolina Costagrande was the best scorer of her team with 14 points. It was even Kenyan Violet Barasa who was the main scorer of the match with 17 points. One other nice performance was the five kill this player from Kenya scored.
Puerto Rico beat Argentina 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 17-25, 15-13) - duration 2:00
01-Sep, start time: 15:00, end time: 17:00 - Attendance: 1,012
Puerto Rico remain undefeated after victory over Argentina
Sensation in the SachsenARENA when the underdogs from Puerto Rico defeat Argentina in five sets. Puerto Rico is leader of Pool C now with three victories.
Both Puerto Rico and Argentina started well focused into the first set and fought hard for each point. At the first technical time-out Puerto Rico lead slightly with 8-7. The spectators then saw an even match (13-13), only at the second technical time-out Argentina was able to get ahead by two points thanks to some very good serves by Ma Laura Vincente (16-14). Although Puerto Rico got back on track Argentina won the first set 25-23.
Argentina took off very fast (5-1) in the second set. In the middle of the set Argentina's key player Carolina Costagrande took on responsibility and led her team to a 14-9 lead thanks to some spectacular attacks. With an improved middle block, Puerto Rico came back (20-21) and took the second set at 25-23.
Puerto Rico started the third set highly motivated. Especially Aurea Cruz scored some nice points. At the first technical time-out Puerto Rico lead 8-5 and then showed great volleyball (16-11). Puerto Rico's secure blocking and surprising attacks were the trump cards to win the third set (25-19).
The fourth set started with just a slight advantage for Argentina's "panthers" (8-5). And this balance of power remained the same throughout most of the set, Argentina convinced by powerful attacks, led 16-12 at the second technical time-out. Argentina kept the lead and won the fourth set clearly with 25-17.
The match was decided in the tie-breaker. In a well-balanced fifth set Argentina led 8-7 at the end change half-way in the deciding set. Puerto Rico fought back (12:10) and grabbed the fifth set 15-13.
For Puerto Rico it was again a surprising victory after defeated Dominican Republic on Saturday. Although the team of head coach David Aleman is not a contender for the top positions, the results on the first days were fantastic.
Carolina Costagrande (ARG) was by far the best player of the match with 33 points
Russia beat Argentina 3-0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-1 - duration 1:05
02-Sep, start time: 17:30, end time: 18:35 - Attendance: 1,025
Russia runs too quick for Argentine panthers
Russia grabbed a place in the second round of the 2002 Women's World Championship by overpowering Argentina in the Pool C clash.
Both teams started the first set quite nervously. In well-balanced rallies, the blocks of Russia dominated. However, Russia led with 8-7 at the first technical time-out and with improved attacking skills the Russians managed to keep Argentina under pressure. The tall Russian attackers hit the ball over the Argentine block and lead 16-12 at the second technical time-out. Towards the end of the set Russia knew to further extend the lead and clearly won 25-16.
Russia rushed off (4-0) in the second set and led 8-2 at the first technical time-out. The crowds created a great atmosphere at "erdgas arena". Both teams were fanatically cheered by the more than 1,000 spectators. Incessantly Ekaterina Gamova, with 2.05 m tallest player at the World Championship, hit ball for ball behind Argentina's block. At the second technical time-out Russia led 16-7 and took the second set a few minutes with 25-10.
Again Russia had the better start in the third set (4-2) and led clearly 8-3 at the first technical time-out. A superior Russian team in all aspects of the game was running to quick for the Argentine Panthers. Russia took their lead at the technical time-out (16-10) and won the third set with 25:18.
Now Argentina is defeated for the third time, Russia, USA and Puerto Rico are qualified for the second round now, while Argentina has to leave the event after Tuesday's match against Dominican Republic.
Ekaterina Gamova was the best scorer with 17 points. Carolina Costragrande took over the first place in the tournament best scorers list. Her 13 points against Russia brought her total to 75.
Dominican Rep. beat Argentina 3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-15) - duration 1:14
03-Sep, start time: 19:00, end time: 20:14 - Attendance: 1,779
Dominican Republic domininates Argentina
Dominican Republic took the second victory of the 2002 Women's World Championship. After winning against Kenya earlier in the event, the team of head coach Jorge Perez Vento defeated Argentina in the Pool C clash here in Dresden on Tuesday. It was not enough for the Caribbeans to take a place among the best twelve teams of the event. Dominican Republic has to go home and finished at the tied 13th position.
Dominican Republic jumped to a quick 11-4 lead thanks to tough serving and strong middle attacks. Argentina adjusted well to the Domincan Republic's main attackers and at the second technical time out, Dominican held only a slight lead, 16-13. From this point on the teams played fairly evenly with the advantage going to the Dominican Republic (25-20).
The second set started off with both teams showing more aggresiveness and satisfied the 1,779 fans with some great attacks, blocks and defense actions. The teams played very evenly with Argentina taking the slight lead, 8-7 at the first technical time out. After an exciting end, Domican Republic took the set (26-24).
At that moment, Argentina didn't fight anymore, so Dominican Republic could clinch a 3-0 victory.
Milagros Cabral de la Cruz was the best scorer with 15 points, only one more than her teammate Nurya Arias. Argentine Carolina Costagrande leaves the tournament with 88 point after scoring 13 times today.
30-Aug, start time: 20:00, end time: 21:17 - Attendance: 500
USA doesn't cry for Argentina
USA took an important opening victory in Pool C of the Women's World Championship. The team of the Japanese head coach Toshiaki Yoshida defeated Argentina in straight sets. It was not an easy victory for the Americans here in Riesa.
At the beginning of the first set both teams showed an even performance and convinced by an excellent fighting spirit. After the first time-out of Argentina's coach Claudio Cuello his team improved, knew how to take advantage of tough serves and wa soon leading 11:8. In the middle of the set the US players were able to close up again. Argentina's "panthers" took their lead to 19:18 but then had to bow to the US team that showed a fantastic finish and took the first set with 25:21.
Both teams continued to show an excellent performance in the second set - it was an even match on a high level. Both teams convinced by direct hits, were focussed and with a lot of self-confidence. The US coach Toshiaki Yoshida called a second time-out at 14:16 and this seemed to have given his team inspiration so that they took the lead to 19:17. Similar to the first set, the US girls showed more confidence towards the end and tough spikes. The US team finished the first set 25:23 thanks to a direct attack of Logan Tom.
The spectators saw a similar performance compared to the second set. Both teams showed first class volleyball skills. Thanks to the outstanding player Carolina Costagrande Argentina were able to take a 8:6 lead at the beginning of the set and was able to keep the lead to 13:10. However, the US girls found their way back into the match and scored 15:13. After exciting exchanges the continuity of the US team asserted itself and won the third set 25:21.
Argentine player Carolina Costagrande was with 15 points the best scorer of the match. Heather Bown topped the score on the US side.
Argentina beat Kenya 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-20) - duration 1:10
31-Aug, start time: 15:00, end time: 16:10 - Attendance: 3,100
Argentine panthers defeat Kenyan tigers
Argentina booked its first victory of the 2002 Women's World Championship, when the Argentine panthers defeated Kenya here in Riesa, Germany. The team of head coach Claudio Cuello won the preliminary pool C clash in straight sets in front of 3,100 spectators.
Both teams started the first set highly motivated and both scored points through nice attacks. The words the Argentine coach Cuello spoke to his players in the first technical time-out had a positive effect on his team. Immediately Argentina took a 12-5 kead.. The precise outside attacks of Argentina as well as a solid blocking caused Kenya a lot of headaches. Argentina then further expanded its lead and clearly won the set 25-14.
Similar to the first set Argentina took off quite early (6-3) in the second one. Again and again Kenya had to fight against the powerful attacks and blockings of Argentina. At 5-11 Kenya's head coach Ohanya called a time-out since his team clearly lacked focus. Kenya still had problems with the precise attacks of the opponent. Towards the end of the second set Kenya caught up (20-21) but Argentina eventually took the set.
Both teams started the third set quite nervously. At the first technical time-out Argentina only had a 8-6 lead. In the middle of the third set Kenya's block improved considerably so that they took the lead at 15-13. Argentina lost its focus and made a lot of attack mistakes. However, Argentina then improved again at the end of the set and took the 3-0 victory
Argentine captain Carolina Costagrande was the best scorer of her team with 14 points. It was even Kenyan Violet Barasa who was the main scorer of the match with 17 points. One other nice performance was the five kill this player from Kenya scored.
Puerto Rico beat Argentina 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 17-25, 15-13) - duration 2:00
01-Sep, start time: 15:00, end time: 17:00 - Attendance: 1,012
Puerto Rico remain undefeated after victory over Argentina
Sensation in the SachsenARENA when the underdogs from Puerto Rico defeat Argentina in five sets. Puerto Rico is leader of Pool C now with three victories.
Both Puerto Rico and Argentina started well focused into the first set and fought hard for each point. At the first technical time-out Puerto Rico lead slightly with 8-7. The spectators then saw an even match (13-13), only at the second technical time-out Argentina was able to get ahead by two points thanks to some very good serves by Ma Laura Vincente (16-14). Although Puerto Rico got back on track Argentina won the first set 25-23.
Argentina took off very fast (5-1) in the second set. In the middle of the set Argentina's key player Carolina Costagrande took on responsibility and led her team to a 14-9 lead thanks to some spectacular attacks. With an improved middle block, Puerto Rico came back (20-21) and took the second set at 25-23.
Puerto Rico started the third set highly motivated. Especially Aurea Cruz scored some nice points. At the first technical time-out Puerto Rico lead 8-5 and then showed great volleyball (16-11). Puerto Rico's secure blocking and surprising attacks were the trump cards to win the third set (25-19).
The fourth set started with just a slight advantage for Argentina's "panthers" (8-5). And this balance of power remained the same throughout most of the set, Argentina convinced by powerful attacks, led 16-12 at the second technical time-out. Argentina kept the lead and won the fourth set clearly with 25-17.
The match was decided in the tie-breaker. In a well-balanced fifth set Argentina led 8-7 at the end change half-way in the deciding set. Puerto Rico fought back (12:10) and grabbed the fifth set 15-13.
For Puerto Rico it was again a surprising victory after defeated Dominican Republic on Saturday. Although the team of head coach David Aleman is not a contender for the top positions, the results on the first days were fantastic.
Carolina Costagrande (ARG) was by far the best player of the match with 33 points
Russia beat Argentina 3-0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-1 - duration 1:05
02-Sep, start time: 17:30, end time: 18:35 - Attendance: 1,025
Russia runs too quick for Argentine panthers
Russia grabbed a place in the second round of the 2002 Women's World Championship by overpowering Argentina in the Pool C clash.
Both teams started the first set quite nervously. In well-balanced rallies, the blocks of Russia dominated. However, Russia led with 8-7 at the first technical time-out and with improved attacking skills the Russians managed to keep Argentina under pressure. The tall Russian attackers hit the ball over the Argentine block and lead 16-12 at the second technical time-out. Towards the end of the set Russia knew to further extend the lead and clearly won 25-16.
Russia rushed off (4-0) in the second set and led 8-2 at the first technical time-out. The crowds created a great atmosphere at "erdgas arena". Both teams were fanatically cheered by the more than 1,000 spectators. Incessantly Ekaterina Gamova, with 2.05 m tallest player at the World Championship, hit ball for ball behind Argentina's block. At the second technical time-out Russia led 16-7 and took the second set a few minutes with 25-10.
Again Russia had the better start in the third set (4-2) and led clearly 8-3 at the first technical time-out. A superior Russian team in all aspects of the game was running to quick for the Argentine Panthers. Russia took their lead at the technical time-out (16-10) and won the third set with 25:18.
Now Argentina is defeated for the third time, Russia, USA and Puerto Rico are qualified for the second round now, while Argentina has to leave the event after Tuesday's match against Dominican Republic.
Ekaterina Gamova was the best scorer with 17 points. Carolina Costragrande took over the first place in the tournament best scorers list. Her 13 points against Russia brought her total to 75.
Dominican Rep. beat Argentina 3-0 (25-20, 26-24, 25-15) - duration 1:14
03-Sep, start time: 19:00, end time: 20:14 - Attendance: 1,779
Dominican Republic domininates Argentina
Dominican Republic took the second victory of the 2002 Women's World Championship. After winning against Kenya earlier in the event, the team of head coach Jorge Perez Vento defeated Argentina in the Pool C clash here in Dresden on Tuesday. It was not enough for the Caribbeans to take a place among the best twelve teams of the event. Dominican Republic has to go home and finished at the tied 13th position.
Dominican Republic jumped to a quick 11-4 lead thanks to tough serving and strong middle attacks. Argentina adjusted well to the Domincan Republic's main attackers and at the second technical time out, Dominican held only a slight lead, 16-13. From this point on the teams played fairly evenly with the advantage going to the Dominican Republic (25-20).
The second set started off with both teams showing more aggresiveness and satisfied the 1,779 fans with some great attacks, blocks and defense actions. The teams played very evenly with Argentina taking the slight lead, 8-7 at the first technical time out. After an exciting end, Domican Republic took the set (26-24).
At that moment, Argentina didn't fight anymore, so Dominican Republic could clinch a 3-0 victory.
Milagros Cabral de la Cruz was the best scorer with 15 points, only one more than her teammate Nurya Arias. Argentine Carolina Costagrande leaves the tournament with 88 point after scoring 13 times today.
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Pool A - Münster
Germany
Italy
Japan
Bulgaria
the Czech Republic
Mexico
Pool B – Schwerin
Cuba
Korea
the Netherlands
Canada
Romania
Egypt
Pool C - Riesa, Dresden
Russia
USA
Argentina
Dominican Republic
Kenya
Puerto Rico
Pool D - Leipzig
Brazil
China
Australia
Thailand
Poland
Greece
Germany
Italy
Japan
Bulgaria
the Czech Republic
Mexico
Pool B – Schwerin
Cuba
Korea
the Netherlands
Canada
Romania
Egypt
Pool C - Riesa, Dresden
Russia
USA
Argentina
Dominican Republic
Kenya
Puerto Rico
Pool D - Leipzig
Brazil
China
Australia
Thailand
Poland
Greece
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August 30
Italy 3 – 0 Japan (25-11, 26-24, 25-21)
Czech Republic 2 – 3 Germany (20-25, 30-28, 22-25, 27-25, 13-15)
Mexico 0 – 3 Bulgaria (22-25, 16-25, 17-25)
August 31
Japan 1 – 3 Germany (21-25, 19-25, 27-25, 21-25)
Italy 3 – 0 Mexico (25-17, 25-13, 25-19)
Bulgaria 3 – 0 Czech Republic (25-19, 25-22, 25-9)
September 01
Mexico 0 – 3 Japan (13-25, 16-25, 11-25)
Germany 0 – 3 Bulgaria (24-26, 23-25, 20-25)
Czech Republic 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 21-25, 22-25)
September 02
Japan 3 – 1 Bulgaria (16-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22)
Mexico 2 – 3 Czech Republic (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 17-19)
Italy 3 – 0 Germany (25-18, 31-29, 25-22)
September 03
Czech Republic 3 – 1 Japan (25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 25-23)
Bulgaria 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 16-25, 19-25)
Germany 3 – 0 Mexico (25-13, 25-14, 25-19)
Italy 3 – 0 Japan (25-11, 26-24, 25-21)
Czech Republic 2 – 3 Germany (20-25, 30-28, 22-25, 27-25, 13-15)
Mexico 0 – 3 Bulgaria (22-25, 16-25, 17-25)
August 31
Japan 1 – 3 Germany (21-25, 19-25, 27-25, 21-25)
Italy 3 – 0 Mexico (25-17, 25-13, 25-19)
Bulgaria 3 – 0 Czech Republic (25-19, 25-22, 25-9)
September 01
Mexico 0 – 3 Japan (13-25, 16-25, 11-25)
Germany 0 – 3 Bulgaria (24-26, 23-25, 20-25)
Czech Republic 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 21-25, 22-25)
September 02
Japan 3 – 1 Bulgaria (16-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22)
Mexico 2 – 3 Czech Republic (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 17-19)
Italy 3 – 0 Germany (25-18, 31-29, 25-22)
September 03
Czech Republic 3 – 1 Japan (25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 25-23)
Bulgaria 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 16-25, 19-25)
Germany 3 – 0 Mexico (25-13, 25-14, 25-19)
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August 30
Italy 3 – 0 Japan (25-11, 26-24, 25-21)
Czech Republic 2 – 3 Germany (20-25, 30-28, 22-25, 27-25, 13-15)
Mexico 0 – 3 Bulgaria (22-25, 16-25, 17-25)
August 31
Japan 1 – 3 Germany (21-25, 19-25, 27-25, 21-25)
Italy 3 – 0 Mexico (25-17, 25-13, 25-19)
Bulgaria 3 – 0 Czech Republic (25-19, 25-22, 25-9)
September 01
Mexico 0 – 3 Japan (13-25, 16-25, 11-25)
Germany 0 – 3 Bulgaria (24-26, 23-25, 20-25)
Czech Republic 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 21-25, 22-25)
September 02
Japan 3 – 1 Bulgaria (16-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22)
Mexico 2 – 3 Czech Republic (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 17-19)
Italy 3 – 0 Germany (25-18, 31-29, 25-22)
September 03
Czech Republic 3 – 1 Japan (25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 25-23)
Bulgaria 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 16-25, 19-25)
Germany 3 – 0 Mexico (25-13, 25-14, 25-19)
Italy 3 – 0 Japan (25-11, 26-24, 25-21)
Czech Republic 2 – 3 Germany (20-25, 30-28, 22-25, 27-25, 13-15)
Mexico 0 – 3 Bulgaria (22-25, 16-25, 17-25)
August 31
Japan 1 – 3 Germany (21-25, 19-25, 27-25, 21-25)
Italy 3 – 0 Mexico (25-17, 25-13, 25-19)
Bulgaria 3 – 0 Czech Republic (25-19, 25-22, 25-9)
September 01
Mexico 0 – 3 Japan (13-25, 16-25, 11-25)
Germany 0 – 3 Bulgaria (24-26, 23-25, 20-25)
Czech Republic 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 21-25, 22-25)
September 02
Japan 3 – 1 Bulgaria (16-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22)
Mexico 2 – 3 Czech Republic (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 18-25, 17-19)
Italy 3 – 0 Germany (25-18, 31-29, 25-22)
September 03
Czech Republic 3 – 1 Japan (25-23, 21-25, 25-21, 25-23)
Bulgaria 0 – 3 Italy (18-25, 16-25, 19-25)
Germany 3 – 0 Mexico (25-13, 25-14, 25-19)