Tournament in Thailand: German volleyball players are in the round of 16 at World Cup

The German volleyball players are at the World Cup in Thailand after a sovereign victory in the round of 16. The team of national coach Giulio Bregoli also won his second group game against outsider Vietnam 3: 0 (25:18, 25:17, 25:21) in Phuket and secured one of the first two places in Group G.

As with the opening victory against Kenya, the German team initially had minor problems on the defensive, but was more powerful in the attack. From the middle of the first sentence, the selection of the German Volleyball Association (DVV) then dominated and settled.

Showdown for the group victory on Wednesday

In the second set, the DVV women had finally found their rhythm and were quickly ahead. Hanna Orthmann, who moved into the starting line -up, emerged with a few strong actions. In addition, it was also released on the block and the impression. The Asian women were able to lead for the first time in the third set, but the German team survived this small phase of weakness without any major problems.

In the final group game, on Wednesday (3:30 p.m./online stream from ZDF), the group victory against the world number in third Poland. In second place in the round of the last 16 there is a threat of a meeting with the Olympic champions from Italy, who have so far celebrated two very clear victories at the tournament. It is the first World Cup with 32 teams. The tournament is now taking place every two years.