Poland to meet Brazil in world volleyball final
PR dla Zagranicy
Peter Gentle
21.09.2014 08:44
The 'White and Reds' are through to the final of the FIVB World Volleyball Championships, after hosts Poland beat Germany 3 sets to 1 to set up a showdown with defending champions Brazil.
Poland celebrate victory in the World Volleyball Championships semi-final against Germany in Katowice: photo -PAP/Andrzej Grygiel
Poland beat the Germans 26-24 28-26 23-25 25-21 in Saturday night's semi-final, with Mariusz Wlazly top scorer for the home side with 22 points.
Brazil, who are bidding to win the world title for a record fourth time running, were taken to five sets by France before winning 25-18 23-25 25-23 22-25 15-12.
On previous form, Brazil go into the final as favourites, but Poland have already beat them in the final six round of matches, so a partisan home crowd could tip the balance in the White and Red's favour, Sunday night. (pg)