Overview

• Italy, the reigning Olympic champion, swept Germany 25-22, 25-18, 25-11 in Bangkok to reach the quarterfinals.
• Lina Alsmeier led Germany with 10 points, but consistent pressure and error-free play from Italy proved decisive.
• The result extended Italy's official unbeaten run to 33 matches with Paola Egonu central to the attack and block.
• Germany entered the knockout phase as Group G runner-up after a tight 2-3 loss to Poland that set up the Italy matchup.
• Coach Giulio Bregoli highlighted the team's progress this summer in a longer-term rebuild, with all Germany games streamed live by ZDF.