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| Women's World
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POOL B / First Round / 30 August 2002 |
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Netherlands beat Romania 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 27-29, 25-16) - duration 1:37
30-Aug, start time: 14:00, end time: 15:37 - Attendance: 600
The Netherlands in ecstasy after defeating Romania
The Netherlands booked a 3-1 victory over Romania in the first preliminary pool B match of the 2002 Women's World Championship. The win over the Rumanians was the victory the Dutch team of head coach Angiolino Frigoni needed to make the first step to a great result in this 24 teams event in Germany.
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Canada beat Egypt 3-0 (25-9, 25-23, 25-12) - duration 1:06
30-Aug, start time: 17:01, end time: 18:07 - Attendance: 1,300
Canada makes it short with Egypt
Canada defeated Egypt in straight sets in the Pool B clash of the Women's World Championship in Germany. Although the Canadian team made short work of the Egypt team in the first set, the team from Egypt was able to come up and cleared six Canadian set points before losing the second set 23:25. In the third set, Canada cruised to the victory.
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Korea beat Cuba 3-2 (25-20, 18-25, 20-25, 25-21, 15-12) - duration 2:01
30-Aug, start time: 19:30, end time: 21:31 - Attendance: 3,870
Cuba - Korea: Korea beats title holder Cuba
The titleholder and Olympic Champion of Sydney lost their first match of the World Championship against Korea. After losing the second and third set the team from Korea fought hard and finally won the match 3:2. Both teams were supported by the excited spectators and fans.
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POOL B / First Round / 31 August 2002 |
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Netherlands beat Egypt 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-13) - duration 1:00
31-Aug, start time: 14:00, end time: 15:00 - Attendance: 1,700
Highly fancied The Netherlands wins against Egypt
The Netherlands won their second match of the preliminary round in Pool B of the Women's World Championship easily against Egypt. Although the Egypt team took the lead in the third set (5-4) and fought hard, the Egyptians were never able to be a real danger to the European Champion of 1995.
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Cuba beat Canada 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-14, 15-10) - duration 2:02
31-Aug, start time: 17:00, end time: 19:02 - Attendance: 2,900
Cuba close to a disgrace
In an exciting five sets match the Cuba team almost lost against Canada. The Canadian team played very well and won two sets by using their strengths in service and blocking. However, at the end it was Cuba that won their first match of the preliminary round after losing against Korea on Friday
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Korea beat Romania 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22) - duration 1:35
31-Aug, start time: 19:45, end time: 21:20 - Attendance: 3,500
Korea proves strength against Romania
Korean won its second match of the preliminary round B in Schwerin against Romania. After the Koreans had to fight hard to win against Cuba Friday night, they won this match in four sets. After winning the third set the Romanian team didn't have a chance against the fast combinations of Korea.
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POOL B / First Round / 1 September 2002 |
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Cuba beat Netherlands 3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-20) - duration 1:08
01-Sep, start time: 14:03, end time: 15:11 - Attendance: 3,400
Titleholder Cuba rehabilitated after victory over The Netherlands
Titleholder Cuba won their match against The Netherlands in three straight sets. It was the first easy victory of the defending champion during the 2002 Women's World Championship here in Germany. The Dutch team seemed to be tired, while Cuba is finally on trac.
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Korea beat Canada 3-0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-15) - duration 1:07
01-Sep, start time: 17:00, end time: 18:07 - Attendance: 3,900
Korea still unbeaten after win over Canada
Korea is still unbeaten after their third match of the preliminary pool B round. On Sunday Korea defeated Canada in three sets. The Canadian fought hard but was never able to be a real danger to the Korean team.
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Romania beat Egypt 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-14) - duration 0:57
01-Sep, start time: 19:30, end time: 20:27 - Attendance: 2,500
Romania relieved after first victory against Egypt
After two painful defeats Romania team finally succeeded and won the match against Egypt in straight sets. In the beginning of the second set the Egypt team took the lead, however the Romanian team was not impressed and scored eight points in a row.
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POOL B / First Round / 2 September 2002 |
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Korea beat Netherlands 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-22) - duration 1:12
02-Sep, start time: 14:03, end time: 15:15 - Attendance: 700
Korea in second round after demolishing Dutch team
Korea is qualified for the second round after a 3-0 victory against The Netherlands. Korea is still leading Pool B and the only undefeated team in this group.
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Cuba beat Egypt 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-13) - duration 0:56
02-Sep, start time: 17:00, end time: 17:56 - Attendance: 1,100
Cuba gave Egypt a hard volleyball lesson
Cuba won the match against Egypt handsomely in three sets. Cuban coach Felipe Calderon used this opportunity to give the younger players a chance to play. Now, Cuba is close to moving to the second round, while Egypt is eliminated from the World Championship.
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Romania beat Canada 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-22) - duration 1:15
02-Sep, start time: 19:30, end time: 20:45 - Attendance: 690
Romania still has a chance to move to second round after winning against Canada
After the straight sets victory against Canada, the Romania still has a chance to move to the second round of the Women's World Championship. However there are three more teams that will fight for the qualification tomorrow: Canada, The Netherlands and Cuba are playing with Romania for the last two spots.
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POOL B / First Round / 3 September 2002 |
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Korea beat Egypt 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-15) - duration 1:03
03-Sep, start time: 14:00, end time: 15:03 - Attendance: 350
Korea stays unbeaten and goes to Stuttgart
Korea team remained unbeaten in Pool B of the Women's World Championship after defeating Egyp., The Egypt team leaves the tournament without success and has to travel back home. After the 3-0 victory, the Korean team will go to Stuttgart as the first of group B in Schwerin.
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Cuba beat Romania 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-23) - duration 1:08
03-Sep, start time: 17:00, end time: 18:08 - Attendance: 1,100
Cuba grabs second spot in Pool B
Cuba clinched the second spot in Pool B after defeating Romania in straight sets. The defending champion will go to Bremen for the second round. Romania still has chances to move to the second round even after the defeat. However it depends on the match between Canada and the Netherlands on Tuesday.
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Netherlands beat Canada 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-23) - duration 1:15
03-Sep, start time: 19:30, end time: 20:45 - Attendance: 1,500
The Netherlands to last twelve
After the last match of group B in Schwerin the three teams that move to the second are: Korea, Cuba and the Netherlands. The Dutch team won its last match against Canada with 3-0. Romania, Canada and Egypt are eliminated from the World Championship and have to go home.
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