FIVB Volleyball Men’s Nations League 2019

[DR Strangemoosh]

Kubiak is not in Iran, and that was announced long before his interview, Poland this year has other priorities. so they rotate their roster each weekend and Kubiak was supposed to rest this week.

even though Poland is always good as they are current World Champion but from what I saw yesterday, this Polish team is mediocre and Iran should beat most probably easily. even though nothing is guaranteed in this sport. Serbia B team beat Brazil last night and sent Iran to top of the table.

What is Poland’s priority this year?

[Irannn]

What is Poland’s priority this year?

according to their coach in press conference in Urmia

1. Olympic qualification
2. European Championship
3. World Cup
4. Nations League

and I have to say most European countries have the same priority. specially those qualified for the World Cup (Italy, Russia, Poland) also Olympic qualifiers are very important for them, because for example if we fail, we still have the Asian Qualifier which is much easier, but European countries have to fight each other for just one remaining quota, so they will do everything to qualify here and not leave everything for the last tournament in Europe.

[Irannn]

just to have a better idea

in Olympic qualification, we have 6 groups of 4. only the group winner qualifies. after that we will have one more tournament for each continent. with one spot available

for example. Poland and France are in the same group. one of them won't qualify
Italy and Serbia are also in the same group . one of them will fail.

and you can add other tough teams like Slovenia, Bulgaria, Germany, Netherlands and etc to the list. they all will battle for just one last spot. because of that top European teams want to qualify in the first tournament because they know the European tournament will be really tough.

[DR Strangemoosh]

according to their coach in press conference in Urmia

1. Olympic qualification
2. European Championship
3. World Cup
4. Nations League

and I have to say most European countries have the same priority. specially those qualified for the World Cup (Italy, Russia, Poland) also Olympic qualifiers are very important for them, because for example if we fail, we still have the Asian Qualifier which is much easier, but European countries have to fight each other for just one remaining quota, so they will do everything to qualify here and not leave everything for the last tournament in Europe.

I’m surprised they have the World Cup above the Nations League. I mean isnt it below the level of the World Championship?

[Irannn]

I’m surprised they have the World Cup above the Nations League. I mean isnt it below the level of the World Championship?

yes it is. World Championship is only second after the Olympics. those 2 are the most prestigious tournaments in volleyball. but World Cup has ranking points and Nations League hasn't that's the difference. since 2018 they don't award ranking points for the Nations League

World Ranking really matters in volleyball. there is no draw for most of volleyball tournaments. they use a serpantine system to determine the groups. for example we are 8th in WR. if we were 7th we would be in the same group with Canada for the Olympic qualification. much much easier than our current opponent Russia.

[DR Strangemoosh]

yes it is. World Championship is only second after the Olympics. those 2 are the most prestigious tournaments in volleyball. but World Cup has ranking points and Nations League hasn't that's the difference. since 2018 they don't award ranking points for the Nations League

World Ranking really matters in volleyball. there is no draw for most of volleyball tournaments. they use a serpantine system to determine the groups. for example we are 8th in WR. if we were 7th we would be in the same group with Canada for the Olympic qualification. much much easier than our current opponent Russia.

I see, thanks.

Here's hoping we can beat Poland in both Nations League and World Cup this year.

[Irannn]

I see, thanks.

Here's hoping we can beat Poland in both Nations League and World Cup this year.

sure and let's hope France beat them in the Olympic qualifier and put them in misery lol

[diz]

Iran took first set against Poland 25-20. Now down in second set 13-17

[diz]

Poland takes second set 25-21. One set a piece

[allan123]

IRAN 3- POLAND 2

CONGRATULATION FOR ANOTHER WIN

[_Navid_]

Very important win. The boys lost it a bit mentally in the 2nd and 3rd set but got it back together. Congratulations!

[inarsenewetrust]

I loved the bit where kolakovic told the boys in the huddle , "dont feel so much pressure about referee, just play your game". He is a calming influence for sure, and after that players calmed down as well and took the next two sets.

Urmia was a fantastic atmosphere.

Good win and tabrik to all.

[enikoravesh]

I loved the bit where kolakovic told the boys in the huddle , "dont feel so much pressure about referee, just play your game". He is a calming influence for sure, and after that players calmed down as well and took the next two sets.

Urmia was a fantastic atmosphere.

Good win and tabrik to all.

Kolakovic is an absolute legend man love him

[Abtin]

I loved the bit where kolakovic told the boys in the huddle , "dont feel so much pressure about referee, just play your game". He is a calming influence for sure, and after that players calmed down as well and took the next two sets.

Urmia was a fantastic atmosphere.

Good win and tabrik to all.

Did you see the part where Mousavi got mad? :O

[inarsenewetrust]

Did you see the part where Mousavi got mad? :O

yes lol. If I was the guy getting yelled out I would be shitting myself.