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Serbia, Poland join hosts Brazil, Russia, USA, wild-card Japan in FIVB World League Final Round after exciting end to Intercontinental Round action |

Serbia celebrate advancing to the FIVB World League Final Round after victory over France |
Lausanne, July 20, 2008 - Serbia and Poland joined host Brazil, Pool B winner Russia, Pool C winner USA and wild-card Japan in the FIVB World League Final Round as the Intercontinental Rounds of the premier annual Men's competition featuring the world's best players came to an end. On another weekend of big attendances at World League matches around the globe, Serbia downed France 3-2 in front of 6,900 fans and 3-1 in front of 9,100 to finish with a 7-5 win-loss record which gave them second place in Pool A behind Brazil, who qualify for the Final Round in Rio de Janeiro as hosts. France finished 6-6. Poland (9-3) made sure of their place in the Final Round that runs through July 23-27 after beating Egypt (4-8) 3-0 and 3-1 at home in front of a total of more than 16,000 fans.
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