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FIVB $15 million World
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Greece well positioned for Finals spot
 Lausanne,
Switzerland, June 22 – In a match that had all the elements of
one of their own classic dramas, Greece rose to glory on Sunday
night to knock out the Czech Republic in a tiebreaker thriller
to virtually secure their place among the elite eight national teams who
will contest the final of the $15 million World League in Spain
next month.
Greek coach Stelianos Prosalikas was understandably delighted
after their 3-2 win saying "After our seventh place in the World
Championships and our successful European Championships
qualification in spring this year, this qualification among the
best eight teams of World League is another big success of Greek
volleyball."
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Pic: Romelitis spikes against Czech Republic
Third
Finalist confirmed
 LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, June 21, 2003 - World League debutants
the Czech Republic sealed their World League Finals
spot with their eighth successive victory in Pool D, a
3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-13) come from behind
victory over Greece in Ostrava on Saturday in Week 6
of the $15million World League Intercontinental
Rounds. It is a remarkable result for a side, which
had a short preparation period ahead of the premier
international tournament in men's Volleyball, losing
their first three opening games before starting a
winning streak, which has seen them undefeated since
May 25. More
Pic: The Czech Republic celebrate coming back
from a set down to win
FIVB $15 million World
League
Russia
confirmed for Finals
 LAUSANNE,
Switzerland, June 21, 2003 - Defending World League
champions Russia confirmed their spot in the World
League Finals with a comprehensive 3-0 (25-19, 25-20,
25-20) win over Poland in Pool A and in the process
registering their ninth successive victory in ominous
style after the opening night of Week 6 of the
$15million Intercontinental Rounds on Friday. More
Pic: Semen Poltavsky leads the way for Russia
against Polish double block
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FIVB $15 million World
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D Day for Pool D
 Lausanne,
Switzerland, June 19, 2003 - With the FIVB $15 million World
League Intercontinental Rounds drawing to a close, all eyes will
be on two decisive clashes this weekend. In Pool D, France is
away to Japan in matches that could decide if the world
championship bronze medallists advance to the final round in
Madrid (July 8-13) and in Pool C with Bulgaria (5-3 win-loss)
entertaining Serbia and Montenegro (6-2 win-loss) in what
promises to be a gripping double header. More
Pic: France have to win both of their matches in Japan
this weekend
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