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Egypt coach Giacobbe Antonio says his side must not underestimate Egypt when they meet in the final weekend of the 2010 FIVB World League Intercontinental Round |
Cairo, Egypt, July 6, 2010 - Egypt are looking to end their campaign in the 2010 FIVB World League in winning style when they host Finland in the last weekend of the Intercontinental Rounds this weeekend in Cairo.
The Egyptian team started their campaign with a win over Finland away in Tampere so will be hoping to repeat that feat again at home when the two sides meet today at 5pm GMT.
The two teams no longer have a chance to qualify for the Final Round but a fantastic performance can still be expected this week. Despite two five set losses against the USA last week the Egyptians feel confidence they have the potential to satisfy the home fans.
Finland come to Egypt in high spirits following their fantastic win over Russia last week, adding to their other away victory against the USA. Antonio Jaicobbe , Egypt‘s coach holds the Finnish team in high regard. "Despite beating the Finnish team in the first week we must think that they aren’t weak, they beat the first three teams in the FIVB world ranking, Russia and USA this year and Brazil last year."
"For my team, I continue giving a chance to all my players as I aim to prepare my team for the FIVB World Championship," he added.
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