Iran Press/ Europe: After dropping the first set 25-22, the European champions Italy came from behind with a vengeance.
The Italians responded magnificently by storming back to win three consecutive sets (25-21, 25-18, and 25-20).
Italy’s 24-year wait for their fourth world title came to an end on Sunday, as the Italians silenced a packed Spodek Arena in Katowice and triumphed at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2022 by downing defending champions Poland in the gold medal match of the 20th edition of the tournament.
The Italians beat the other co-hosts Slovenia in the semi-finals.
A few hours earlier, Brazil defeated Slovenia 3-1 to claim bronze, taking their place on the podium for the sixth-straight time at a World Championship, following golds in 2002, 2006, and 2010, and silvers in 2014 and 2018.
Brazil defeated co-hosts Slovenia, winning 3-1 (25-18, 25-18, 22-25, 25-18).
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