Overview

• Italy defeated Germany 3-0 in Bangkok in the round of 16, winning 25-22, 25-18, 25-11.
• The result marked the Azzurre's 33rd consecutive victory and secured a place in the quarterfinals.
• Paola Egonu led all scorers with 21 points and drove a decisive 9-1 finish to the second set.
• Two mid-set surges and effective serving tilted control to Italy as Germany's reception faltered, according to Velasco.
• Impact substitutions sparked the first-set break, with Stella Nervini prominent and strong entries from Ekaterina Antropova and Alessia Cambi, and Poland awaits on Wednesday.