Overview

• Italy defeated Thailand 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18) at the Kai Tak Arena in Hong Kong to record their sixth consecutive victory in the Volley Nations League.
• The Azzurre are now level with Japan on 14 points at the top of Pool 5 but trail their rival on set difference.
• Coach Julio Velasco maintained his selection strategy for this phase by omitting Alessia Orro, Miryam Sylla, and Ekaterina Antropova from the roster.
• Opposite Paola Egonu led the offensive charge while Chidera Blessing Eze and Adhu Malual made significant impacts off the bench.
• Italy will face Japan on June 20 at 14:30 CEST with live coverage on DAZN in a match that may decide direct qualification to the Finals.