World League. Round 8. Russia thrash Japan winning eighth successive game – and other matches

World League

Round 8

Group A

June 19

USA – Poland – 3-1 (25:21, 15:25, 25:18, 25:22)

Brazil – Puerto Rico – 3-0 (25:10, 25:20, 25:20)

Tournament position: Brazil – 21 (8), USA – 15 (8), Poland – 12 (8), Puerto Rico – 0 (8).

Group B

June 19

Russia – Japan – 3-0 (25:15, 25:18, 25:21)

Germany – Bulgaria – 19.00

Tournament position: Russia – 24 (8), Bulgaria – 10 (7), Germany – 8 (7), Japan – 3 (8).

Group C

June 18

Finland – Serbia – 3-2 (25:23, 25:23, 22:25, 20:25, 15:11)

June 20

Argentine – Portugal – 1.00

Tournament position: Argentina – 17 (7), Serbia – 13 (8), Finland – 8 (8), Portugal – 7 (7).

Group D

June 18

Italy – France – 3-1 (25:20, 18:25, 25:22, 25:17)

June 19

South Korea – Cuba – 0-3 (23:25, 13:25, 18:25)

Tournament position: Italy – 19 (8), Cuba – 15 (8), South Korea – 10 (8), France – 4 (8).