dareza 911 Posted November 30, 2017 #101 Share Posted November 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, Dunadan said: I don't know how they will decide the 2nd round pools...probably 2 teams from pool A vs 2 teams from pool C in Italy and 2 teams from pool B vs 2 teams from pool D in Bulgaria, but which ones? Probably yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto 4,200 Posted November 30, 2017 #102 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Group B is the hardest group imo, three top teams in it, plus Netherlands which is by far the strongest team in pot 6. VolleyRuller96 and hoversaBR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHSN 3,148 Posted November 30, 2017 #103 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm a bit confused about the format, while they talk about 4 groups of 4, the FIVB official website writes something else The 24 teams will be spread across four pools of six teams playing in around-robin system with the top four teams advancing to a second round of preliminary matches featuring two pools of eight teams playing in four cities. http://italy-bulgaria2018.fivb.com/en/competition/formula but when they said 3 matches per team in 2nd round ,it means you won't play all 4 teams of the other group. probably only 2 of them and maybe 1 team from your own group once again, or maybe I'm completely wrong here ! ------------------------ I'm OK with our group even though Group D is probably the toughest one, (all groups look more or less in the same level to be honest) we should able to handle Cuba and Puerto Rico, we never played Finland before but I think we can beat them, out of the best teams in the world we usually play better vs Poland. and Bulgaria (despite being a very good team) is not unbeatable. but being in the same group with France and Brazil in 2nd round is NO good, these two teams usually beat Iran quite easily btw we had a very good chance to win a world medal back in 2014, we lost it against Germany, I don't think we can repeat those results this time, but who knows. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDOG 2,197 Posted November 30, 2017 #104 Share Posted November 30, 2017 hace 4 minutos, MHSN said: ------------------------ I'm OK with our group even though Group D is probably the toughest one, (all groups look more or less in the same level to be honest) we should able to handle Cuba and Puerto Rico, we never played Finland before but I think we can beat them, out of the best teams in the world we usually play better vs Poland. and Bulgaria (despite being a very good team) is not unbeatable. but being in the same group with France and Brazil in 2nd round is NO good, these two teams usually beat Iran quite easily btw we had a very good chance to win a world medal back in 2014, we lost it against Germany, I don't think we can repeat those results this time, but who knows. .. I think the opposite, for me group D looks the easiest... cuba, finland and puerto rico are very weak compared to what they were 6/7 years ago, Poland and Bulgaria in a very low moment... Iran could sweep that if they recover some team spirit... As for the second round... if the format is like someone said above, then I think you won't face France or Brazil if you get 1st or 2nd place in the pool (I think you'll be crossing with 3rd and 4th from group B). DaniSRB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federer91 2,127 Posted November 30, 2017 #105 Share Posted November 30, 2017 There is no easy groups at a WC. I like ours. One thing is for sure, no matter in what form we will be, the matches in Bulgaria will be charged to the wire, because of our fans and i don't envy our opponents. hoversaBR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoversaBR 281 Posted November 30, 2017 #106 Share Posted November 30, 2017 18 minutos atrás, Federer91 disse: There is no easy groups at a WC. I like ours. One thing is for sure, no matter in what form we will be, the matches in Bulgaria will be charged to the wire, because of our fans and i don't envy our opponents. That's why I'm in the crowd for you guys. I know our meeting will be much more attractive in a third round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolleyRuller96 264 Posted December 9, 2017 #107 Share Posted December 9, 2017 This is how the groups will look in 2nd in 3rd group stage ( in the first stage, from groups A-D, 4 national teams will advance) GROUP E GROUP F GROUP G GROUP H A-1 B-1 C-1 D-1 B-2 A-2 D-2 B-2 C-3 A-3 D-3 C-3 D-4 C-4 B-4 A-4 From Round 2, all group winners and two best second placed teams qualify The Groups in 3rd round will be decided by a draw, so each team may again draw the same opponent they played against before, BUT the 2nd placed teams can not be in the same group GROUP I GROUP J E/F-1/2 E/F-1/2 G/H-1/2 E/F-1/2 2nd placed team 2nd placed team Then of course there will be 5th place match, semifinals and medal matches. My favourite Volleyball position: LIBERO. You ask why? Look here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyIOarNAONk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leli. 48 Posted January 12, 2018 #108 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Round 1 Calendar is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,540 Posted January 12, 2018 #109 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The Netherlands will start on my birthday If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihamiha 124 Posted July 17, 2018 #110 Share Posted July 17, 2018 our guys started preparing yesterday.they are still mad not playing world league where they should play in. they will prove everybody wrong and show they are amongst top teams in the world George_D and Wanderer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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