USA - Russia (The Olympics 2004)

Russia beat USA in a thrilling match (The Olympics 2004). The United States started very well in the first set with a 7:1 point-streak thanks to spikes by Clayton Stanley and Ryan Millar. But the Russian team managed to tie the set at 12:12. A new rally by the US brought the set to 18:14 for the Americans, but the Russians answered again to level things at 18:18. The States proved to be calmer at that moment to claim the first set by three points. The second set was also a battle of attrition. Guided by Stanislav Dineykin and Alexey Kuleshov, the Russians finally grabbed the second set by five points. Russia took charge of the third set also. The US were unable to stop the Russians attacks and the end of the third set found Russia celebrating, 25:16. The battle in the fourth set was worth the entry price alone. USA managed to overcome Russia's early lead and the Europeans fought back to claim the set and the match by two points.

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