Live Volleyball: VMA Trails 2-0 vs Nantes in Playoff Quarterfinals
- PARIS (AP) — A tense volleyball match between Nantes and Volley Mulhouse Alsace (VMA) saw both teams locked in a fierce struggle, with neither side able to gain...
- The game was characterized by back-and-forth scoring, particularly in a crucial set where the score remained tight in the twenties.
- Earlier, with the score at 23-22, Volley Mulhouse Alsace called a timeout.
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Tight Volleyball Match Sees Nantes and Volley Mulhouse Alsace Battle Point-for-Point
Table of Contents
- Tight Volleyball Match Sees Nantes and Volley Mulhouse Alsace Battle Point-for-Point
- Nantes Neptunes Secure First Round Victory Over Volley Mulhouse Alsace
- Mulhouse Volleyball Faces Decisive Playoff Game Against Nantes
- Nantes Neptunes Soar to Victory Over volley Mulhouse Alsace in First Round
- Mulhouse Volleyball Team Prepares for Crucial Playoff Showdown against Nantes
PARIS (AP) — A tense volleyball match between Nantes and Volley Mulhouse Alsace (VMA) saw both teams locked in a fierce struggle, with neither side able to gain a meaningful advantage for long.
The game was characterized by back-and-forth scoring, particularly in a crucial set where the score remained tight in the twenties. Nantes managed to secure a set point at 24-22.
Earlier, with the score at 23-22, Volley Mulhouse Alsace called a timeout. Coach François Salvagni urged his players to regain their composure during the break.
Nantes capitalized on an attack mismanaged by Tontai, bringing the score level. Jansen’s powerful attack proved to much for the Mulhouse block, further demonstrating Nantes’ solid performance.
Christelle Nana briefly put VMA ahead with the score at 21-22, but Mulhouse struggled to maintain a consistent defense. Legros responded for VMA, keeping the score close.
Bennett played a key role for Nantes, allowing them to stay within striking distance. The teams traded points,highlighting the high stakes of the set,which appeared likely to influence the rest of the match.
The intensity of the match increased, with one rally described as indicative of the overall struggle. Nana’s comeback helped Mulhouse maintain a narrow lead.
Legros’s serves put VMA ahead, but delic’s play brought Nantes back into contention. Nantes’ coach called a timeout with the score at 11-13.
An attack by Legros extended Mulhouse’s lead. Mulhouse briefly gained the advantage for the first time in the evening. Nana’s attack leveled the score, with Mulhouse tying Nantes for the first time.
Earlier in the set, with the score at 7-6, Christelle Nana substituted for Reagan Rutherford.
The early stages of the set mirrored the first, with Mulhouse initially struggling.