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Canadian men close Volleyball Nations League season by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
Canadian men close Volleyball Nations League season by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine

CBC

time20-07-2025

  • Sport
  • CBC

Canadian men close Volleyball Nations League season by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine

Social Sharing Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Sitting in 12th in the VNL standings, Canada did not make the elimination round and will look ahead to the world championships in September. Ukraine needed a win to advance to the elimination round taking place in China. Canada led in attack points (64-61), blocking points (9-6) and aces (6-4). However, the two sides were equal in errors at 27 apiece. Canada upsets Ukraine at Volleyball Nations League in Ljubljana 4 hours ago Canada prevents Ukraine from advancing to Volleyball Nations League finals with a 25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21(3-1) victory Sunday in Ljubljana, Slovenia. "I was very impressed with the group today — the entire team stayed focused for a very important match that finishes this VNL campaign for Canada," said Canada head coach Dan Lewis. "I'm proud of the way the guys executed today. Many new players were on the court, who have been patient and working very hard and are always ready to contribute at any moment. ... We're looking forward to our next section of training that allows us to prepare for the world championships." Canada's Skyler Varga led all scoring with 27 points (24 attacks, two blocks, one ace), followed by teammates Jordan Canham (14 points) and Jesse Elser (12 points). For a full streaming schedule of volleyball events this season, click here. WATCH | Full match replay — Canada vs. Ukraine: FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League Ljubljana: Canada vs. Ukraine 7 hours ago Watch Canada play Ukraine in FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League action from Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine

Winnipeg Free Press

time20-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Winnipeg Free Press

Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine

LJUBLJANA – Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday. Sitting in 12th in the VNL standings, Canada did not make the finals and will look ahead to the world championships in September. Canada led in attack points (64-61), blocking points (9-6) and aces (6-4). However, the two sides were equal in errors at 27 apiece. Canada's Skyler Varga led all scoring with 27 points (24 attacks, two blocks, one ace), followed by teammates Jordan Canham (14 points) and Jesse Elser (12 points). Canada dashed the Ukrainian team's hopes of making the playoffs as Ukraine needed a win to advance. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025.

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