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WL M: Argentina conquers Bulgaria in first Pool D match

by WoV
source: fivb.org

Argentina got their 2012 FIVB World League off to a flying start with a straight-sets (25-14, 25-18, 25-21) victory over Bulgaria in front of many Bulgarian spectators in Frankfurt, Germany on Friday.

Argentina-Bulgaria

Argentina – Bulgaria

Facundo Conte and Federico Pereyra topped scored with 13 points each for Argentina while Matey Kaziyski scored 10 for Bulgaria in the first Pool D clash.

Argentina got of to a good start with the float serves of Frederico Pereyra causing huge problems for the Bulgarian reception. Bulgaria’s top attackers Matey Kaziyski and Vladimir Nikolov curtailed up to three points for a short period but it was the Argentines who clearly took the set 25-14.

Bulgaria improved in the second, with their physical superiority in blocking. However, But it was Argentina’s quick attack proved the difference, with passes from setter Luciano de Cecco easing his country to a 25-18 win.

Bulgaria coach Radostin Stoychev substituted opposite Tsvetan Sokolov who started well with an ace. But Bulgaria’s promising start did not last long as Argentina regained the lead with some brilliant attacks. Argentina maintained their lead to seal the win.

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