Italy continued their perfect run at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship by delivering a commanding 3-0 victory against Germany in the Round of 16. The match ended with set scores of 25-22, 25-18, and 25-11, securing Italy’s place in the quarterfinals.
Led by star attacker Paola Egonu, who scored 21 points, Italy demonstrated superior teamwork and strength throughout the match. Stella Nervini added 11 points, while Sarah Fahr contributed 10, helping Italy’s balanced offense dominate all three sets. Under the leadership of coach Julio Velasco, the team maintained focus and discipline, overcoming a tightly contested first set to outpace Germany decisively.
Germany’s top scorer was Lina Alsmeier with 10 points, but despite their determined efforts, the German side couldn’t match Italy’s intensity.
Match Summary:
Italy vs. Germany
Set scores: 25-22, 25-18, 25-11
Top Scorers:
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Italy: Paola Egonu (21), Stella Nervini (11), Sarah Fahr (10)
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Germany: Lina Alsmeier (10)
Round of 16 Results (August 29-30, 2025):
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Netherlands 3-2 Serbia (27-25, 26-24, 22-25, 20-25, 15-11)
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Japan 3-0 Thailand (25-20, 25-23, 25-23)
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Italy 3-0 Germany (25-22, 25-18, 25-11)
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Poland 3-2 Belgium (25-27, 25-20, 25-17, 22-25, 15-10)
Upcoming Quarterfinal Matches:
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August 31, 2025: Brazil vs. Dominican Republic, China vs. France
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September 1, 2025: USA vs. Canada, Türkiye vs. Slovenia
