National
August 8, 2012 4:37 PM
USA men fall to Italy in Olympics volleyball
Italy's Michal Lasko (7) and Emanuele Birarelli (15) defend a spike by the USA's Sean Rooney (2). Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Italy's Michal Lasko (7) spikes the ball against the USA's Sean Rooney (2) and Russell Holmes (12). Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's Clayton Stanley (13), David Lee (4) and Matthew Anderson (1) defend a spike by Italy's Michal Lasko (7). Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Italy's Luigi Mastrangelo (1) and Michal Lasko (7) block a spike attempt by the USA's Clayton Stanley, right. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Italy's Ivan Zaytsev (9) celebrates a service ace against the USA. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Italy's Andrea Bari (16) reaches across teammate Ivan Zaytsev to return a serve against the USA. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's William Priddy, left, Russell Holmes (12) and Clayton Stanley (13) put back a shot by Italy's Cristian Savani (11). Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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A tap back shot by the USA's William Priddy, right, falls behind Italy's Luigi Mastrangelo (1) and Dragan Travica (13). Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's William Priddy, right, beats Italy's Luigi Mastrangelo (1) and Dragan Travica (13) on a tap back. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Italy's Dragan Travica (13) reacts after missing a USA shot for a score. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Italy's Cristian Savani dives but can't reach a USA shot for a score. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's William Priddy serves against Italy. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's Matthew Anderson (1), David Lee (4) and Donald Suxho (7) go up to block an Italy shot. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's Donald Suxho serves against Italy. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The USA's Donald Suxho, left, celebrates with teammates following a score against Italy. Italy defeated the USA in straight sets, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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Dejected members of the USA men's volleyball team mill around the court after a straight set loss to Italy.
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The USA's David Lee reacts following a straight set loss to Italy, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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The Italy men's volleyball team celebrates following a straight set victory over the USA, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20.
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