Overview

• Italy beat Poland 3-0 in Bangkok with set scores of 25-17, 25-21, 25-18 to advance to the last four.
• Paola Egonu led the scoring (reported at 20 points) with Myriam Sylla impactful on the wing, while Monica De Gennaro anchored the defense and the Danesi–Fahr block controlled the net.
• Velasco highlighted a second-set timeout and specific adjustments on Damaske and Stysiak as the turning point, praising the team’s balance and focus.
• The victory extends Italy’s long winning run, reported across outlets as 33 to 34 straight, as the Olympic champions pursue a first world title since 2002.
• The other semifinal pairs Turkey against Japan, setting a bracket that could pit Italy against familiar rivals should they progress.