USA vs Russia | Highlights | Fnal Round Men's VNL 2019 (HD)

Chicago, USA, July 12, 2019 – USA over-powered Russia 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-20) on Friday to finish 2-0 in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League Pool A and will meet up with Brazil in the semifinals on Saturday.

USA Head Coach John Speraw: “I thought we played well, so I am pleased with the way we came out and competed. We haven’t had a ton of time together with this group, so I wanted them out on the court tonight and play a little more together. I think they clicked a lot more efficiently (than Wednesday’s win over France). I loved the contribution of the players who came off the bench. I think we played a very good volleyball match.”

USA Head Coach John Speraw on playing Brazil in semifinals: “We run into Brazil a lot in these types of matches. We know each other pretty well. I think they have done a great job this summer through VNL. Obviously adding a few new pieces and Lucarelli back on the court is good to see. So I know we are in for a big battle. They were tested tonight, so they will be pretty sharp and ready for that type of volleyball match. We will have to be incredibly prepared.”

USA player Erik Shoji on playing at home: “It feels great. It is a little different as we don’t have this often. We have to kind of get used to it. But I felt we went out there and competed really hard. The crowd was great tonight and we fed off of it.”

USA player Erik Shoji: “I think it shows how close knit of a team we are. We all have played together, we are great friends on and off the court. We compete day-in, day-out together and against each other. It shows we have great depth.”

USA captain Erik Shoji on facing Brazil in the semifinals: “Brazil is No. 1 for a reason, they are always there at the end of the tournament it seems like. They are really talented. They have had a tough pool and they battled really hard, and sometimes that adversity can work in your favour. We have to be prepared for tomorrow and their A-game.”

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