USA vs. RUS - Highlights Week 5 | Women's VNL 2021

Enjoy the Highlights from the women's match between USA and RUS from Week 5 of the Women's VNL 2021 in Rimini (ITA). #BePartOftheGame #VNL21
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[@martinsalvdor1665]

Wow! Drews is adding much more power in her hits compared before. This is what USA needs from their opposites.

[@vv-dn9fg]

also i noticed how quick her approach and swing now! her time in japan really payed off!

[@volleyballworld]

She's taking it to the next level ☺

[@howardnoh1329]

@@vv-dn9fg yessss

[@herminigildojoshuahernande6092]

Kim Hill libero 🤩 🏐

[@august3063]

Hill as the libero 😂 she’s taller than everyone in the court!

[@HazelVTcha]

She can barely pick up the ball for the setter and dig. I think she’s best as a hitter

[@jarudonwicha8669]

๑จารุบบบ

[@emilyl3408]

@@HazelVTcha I think its to work on her defense before the Olympics.

[@constantintsch.2979]

Kelsey was libero too :) And Kimberly was the best in receiving one of past years ;-)

[@user-rm7od8xu8u]

@@constantintsch.2979 also barsch hackley

[@wynncruz1467]

The USA is still undefeated.DREWS is so beautiful and powerful.

[@vitorm2770]

Maybe you should take a look at the game against China 🇨🇳😂😂😂

[@ijsseldumancas9531]

Volleyball looks so simple seeing Larson play. The BEST!

[@volleyballworld]

The sign of a true expert 🏐

[@ArianaMartinez-ie9ic]

She is incredible!

[@bugder]

She has perfected the sport and her eyes can calibrate the shots instantaneously. She is at the pinnacle of her career and has valuable skills to pass on to new generations. She has earnt my respect with the seriousness and astute mannerism in her love for her craft. She has has exceptional talent in her sphere and displays a very sharp insight of the mechanics and dynamics of the sport she projects. Well done Larson 🙋‍♂️ 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ijsseldumancas9531]

@@bugder Reasons why all who truly understand the game respect The Governor.

[@anthorichie]

Love to see Hill as a libero, wise choice from coach cause she needs to practice her reception skills. And Drews, no words. She definitely deserves any MVP award.

[@alanus95]

She does not need to practice her reception skills. She is probably the best passer in us team. With maybe Robinson.

[@anthorichie]

@@alanus95 so that means you don’t care at all…

[@alanus95]

@@anthorichie I watched her every match for the past 5 years. So yes - I do care

[@anthorichie]

@@alanus95 come back and watch again… cause you didn’t understand anything

[@alanus95]

@@anthorichie i understood everything

[@kennethandrewreyes2760]

Hill, Robinson and Larson playing all at once 😍 A great team ❤

[@volleyballworld]

So good to watch 😊

[@kennethandrewreyes2760]

@@volleyballworld Totally, my favorite team ❤

[@hpfmee4976]

Hill the libero this time :) previous years it was Robinson & Bartsch-Hackley.. nice prep for the spiker's floor defense. Luv it!

[@kennethandrewreyes2760]

@@hpfmee4976 I love Kim Hill 😍 they are all getting so much stronger in defense with this strategy 👌

[@elmotv5481]

Pls bring them back USA!

[@patrickm4741]

Drews! My new favorite player. ❤️

[@loymarcycruz1000]

Hill and Robinson's versatility is just amazing to watch! I also want to see Koshaleva back on her dominant side. Good game as always for both team.

[@michelerochadeazevedo6836]

What a game for Washington! She is amazing 👏👏

[@volleyballworld]

She really is! 😀

[@fong-fuhsu5846]

indeed

[@imtoxicarmy1283]

I think HILL convert as a libero to prepare her defense in TOKYO OLYMPICS 🧐

[@diaz6539]

exactly

[@ownbeee]

I think i saw her did an approach (i might be wrong) when shes a libero 😂😭

[@bedanizanami]

Usa's couch does with Robinson too

[@ysmaeltabago7502]

@@bedanizanami Robinson is former libero

[@yiwen3101]

Love watching Larson playing. Amazing skill and smart play....

[@crunchtimewithcetshwayo4933]

Drews was on fire today. Wow!

[@avsarogluavsaroglu4540]

Every player of US can play in everywhere. That's fantastic. No team has this chance. US has so many great player in all position; libero, setter, attack or defense. How they could not win the olympic gold medal. This summer should be for US. I hope they can get gold medal in Tokyo.

[@RedWhiteBlue_USA]

And they did.

[@TheDamoetz]

When your libero was the tallest player in the court.

[@belle2674]

Hill as libero is to train her defense for tokyo olympics

[@DCM1970]

Jogão entre minhas 2 seleções que mais amo.Aula de voley!

[@venusluxford4117]

Go USA. These ladies can swing it and love it. Congratulations from Sydney Australia👍💪💪🙏❤️

[@pablovandres]

Drews truly is a remarkable player, probably in the top 5 currently.

[@joshualasegan2469]

Hill as libero? Wow!

[@jovenempuesto8364]

Didn’t see that coming! But her defence is superb. What an all around player. i love hill ❤️💯

[@miejoyortiz7960]

I think they rest Thier libero Wong-Orantes for the Big games against China.. 💪🇨🇳😅🥇

[@fong-fuhsu5846]

USA is so good as a team. They work together seamlessly.

[@majidshayesteh6312]

very good

[@maritesenriquez1199]

For sure the USA coach decided to let Wong to rest for a big game tomorrow so they let Hill to subs as a libero.

[@volleyballworld]

Didn't do a bad job, eh 😅

[@maritesenriquez1199]

@@volleyballworld She did an excellent job! The fact that she's 6footer as a libero. Amazing! Love Kim Hill!😍

[@fromafar6465]

This I agree. Hill as a libero was a nice surprise. She did fine and it is also a preparation for defensive skills come the Olympics. Justine Wong- Orantes was probably benched for this match in preparation VS China. A must win for the US.

[@kangnakha281]

Wow Hill was playing as libero😍💛 A 6'6 libero😮

[@kevinstapleton1828]

She’s 6’4 but still a very tall libero😂😳

[@ivanalfonso1842]

@@kevinstapleton1828 right, she's taller than everyone in the court

[@bienrubio5513]

The undefeated team USA❤❤❤

[@markgarreth706]

Love Drews in JT Marvelous 😁

[@jojogrande374]

This strategy is really good for Kim to improve her defense and if team USA can produce more all around players in addition to Larson and Robinson its a great advantage.

[@brendancocos7440]

Team USA really making a lot of Logan Tom's 😂😂😂

[@junhoh3385]

Bring back Logan Tom.😍😍

[@mirieshii1948]

She's the only possible sub for Orantes at the Olympics. It will be her last game with the National Team.

[@frog-hunter]

Can't wait for the next match!!!

[@volleyballworld]

Let's go! 🙌

[@user-ej1sj1sn5u]

China will be the best!

[@mari_zara]

Yay, Team USA!!! So proud!!!

[@scarletyyyt6873]

If anyone is wondering why Hill is a libero, coach Kiraly designated Wong as the main libero but he shuffles the second libero among the outside hitters except for Larson. (Courtney played thrice but you don't see her much anymore)

[@BOSS-nz2hw]

So basically, USA has 3 liberos. One specialized Libero, Hill, and Robinson.

[@bholaedchanel5482]

What about courtney

[@aramiszabat5542]

@@bholaedchanel5482 RObinson and HIll's passing is better than courtney

[@hildaarkansha8355]

Tomorrow could be Larson

[@jamesandreidimatulac5396]

Baaically, it's a strategy to improve their open hitters from receiving and digging since they are inside the court for most times. They even used Bartsche-Hackley as a libero in a game before.

[@worldvolleyballsport4696]

@@hildaarkansha8355 impossible coz tommorow vs China

[@DCM1970]

Fala sério estas meninas fantasticas dão aula de voleibol

[@mirieshii1948]

Russia could've won most, if not all of their matches (despite their poor receive) if they only have good management in crucial parts of the game. weird substitutions and challenges that lose them a point.

[@taeyeonbaehehe9812]

Exactly! The team is leading then suddenly a random time out or a random substitution.

[@theblacklabel_co8040]

Exactly😥

[@borislopeez5093]

Agree wiht you , Russia have amazing players , But they haven't had a good coach in a long time, karpol back please

[@lucyvasquez8180]

RUSSIA could've won most If They`d had good management

[@howardnoh1329]

I blame the coach

[@brietorres19]

Didnt expect russia to make usa work this hard for the win! Nice shows how important justine is to the usa

[@borislopeez5093]

Russia has incredible players, but they don't have a good coach for a long time, they can win every game.

[@aristonitski]

really love Robinson Defence and Drews Opposite position

[@leighaira5964]

Wow..,Miss A.D's hits is getting stronger and stronger...💪💪🙂🙂

[@vocaladrenaline3653]

Russia is slowly getting back to be lethal slowly but surely, their blocks are impressive.

[@sappalbrydel7060]

I won't get surprised if foluke turned into libero as well❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Iamsteven1216]

Kim Hill as libero is literally wow!!!

[@volleyballworld]

😳

[@bettyboob7167]

❤️

[@adriana33369]

Full Match pleaseeeeeeee🥺🥺🥺

[@pnar8066]

Russia could win against both china and usa but they didnt play wisely towards the end of set. Usa is unbeatable no other team is on their level. they will win olympic gold medal no doubt

[@taeyeonbaehehe9812]

Yeah. I hope Russia returns to their drawing board and fix the lapses. They can win against both teams even serbia and italy

[@hahalol2213]

Unbeatable because other countries don't use their A team. Hopefully, they could win against China, Italy and Serbia in Olympics. Because even with the best Logan Tom before, they only won Silver. They don't even beat Russia like how Japan did it in straight sets.

[@pnar8066]

@@hahalol2213 italy is all about egonu and for serbia boskovic was not in her form in Eczacıbaşı and miha don't play good as before. Volleyball is a team play and usa use this advantage very well. i dont think china will defeat them for a reason

[@ziwei1477]

@@pnar8066 let's see tomorrow China vs USA who is the winner USA don't have the key player like Zhu Ting Egonu Boskovic thats why they cant win the gold medal in big tournament Its so important to have a key player in a team. USA may have a medal but not the gold one

[@jeremygonchakhailov]

NO OTHER TEAM IS ON THEIR LEVEL IS TOO MUCH TO SAY. HAVE U EVER SEE HOW SERBIA ITALY AND CHINA PLAY?? LOLS LOLS. YEAH. THEY ARE GOOD AS A TEAM BUT CHINA IS BETTER.

[@DCM1970]

A Hill de libero?Ouro na certa,este Kirally é fantastico!

[@widilaki763]

Wow.. Kim hills ia Libero, amazingg

[@Escatonic]

Excellent match. Very impressed on Russia's play. You can see they wanted it very much. But the US is going to be very difficult to beat in the VNL and Olympics.

[@mac_boonyonsakt3366]

Wow!! Love USA 🇺🇸

[@alvaroalmeidaca]

Brazil vs USA final

[@josemanuelescobarp.8660]

Kim Hill Libero!!! ❤️

[@bettyboob7167]

❤️

[@roberbobby7532]

Robinson, my love . meu amor

[@anthonyhansel9175]

May we all take a moment to once again admire Jordyn Poulter's play? Top notch sets and solid defense to go with it.

[@thaijulian8698]

are you kidding me? She can't set the ball properly for Larson and Robinson, they can't attack. Carlini should be there not this girl

[@arjayharris7724]

@@thaijulian8698 carlini is amazing don’t get me wrong but poulter makes up for connecting with hitters with her smart decision making when it comes to spreading the offense

[@alebelen4255]

@@arjayharris7724 yeah carlini for me to but of course is your opinion

[@rotd1727]

Annie Drews, a great revelation! Love her...

[@lawreen_chimmy9543]

That's a huge transition for HILL for being an open spiker for years and now she became a Libero.. awesome 👍🏽👍🏽

[@felipegiubbina923]

Essa narradora é muito maravilhosaa

[@wrohana1926]

beautiful

[@BreyMalones]

Kim Hill as a libero is such a delight to see.

[@RatchetRalph]

Loving Kelsea Robinson on the outside and from the back row.

[@kenoparado9953]

Poor Hill, she has always been a reserve as OH and suddenly assigned as libero. US Team is stacked and I'm still waiting for Parsons to play again. I love her.

[@hahalol2213]

Sad, she's better when she's playing alongside Wolosz.

[@ibunepuspita6186]

I like parson also..but karch dont let her

[@catherineluna4213]

@@hahalol2213 that’s why it’s a shame they’re not being carlini. have you seen carlini set her go balls to hill? magic

[@catherineluna4213]

@@hahalol2213not as good as wolosz ofc but, good enough for hill

[@hahalol2213]

@@catherineluna4213 thought Hill got best OH with Wolosz as setter.

[@soueu7586]

VNL DESDE 2018 SEMPRE CHEGAM AS SEMIFINAIS: 🇺🇸 🇧🇷🇹🇷

[@adriantamayo6683]

Team USA flies so high and they’re all sooo fit. They really use their mental ability as well in playing . So amazing

[@ivanalfonso1842]

Wise decision from karch, kim needs to bring her passing skills back. Kim did really well ing this match, although it's kinda new to her but i think she did a nice job, go kim, we love yaaaa!✨

[@watachiwakeme5498]

The unstoppable USA 🇺🇸

[@no-one7672]

i am literally looking at Hill all the time, waiting for her to approach! lol

[@noone-gj5du]

Russia just can't keep a consistent defensive plays. As always, Team USA is on 🔥

[@kenttoiixd1241]

Kim Hill as Libero 😍😍

[@ceazar]

what if Hill decided to spike in pipe attack as a libero.. its kinda weird though...

[@TigerKittay]

The US is reinventing the wheel by making the 6'4" Kim Hill as libero. I wouldn't be surprised if they make Karch Kiraly the next libero playing with his glasses on.

[@jamesandreidimatulac5396]

Coach Kiraly is like your father who holds a towel and asks you to get out of the swimming pool.

[@lingpakyeung]

Fun fact, all OH can be a Libero for team USA if they want lol.

[@volleyballworld]

😅

[@vocaladrenaline3653]

Fun fact , it's basic requirements in any volleyball team 😆😆😆😆

[@reygarcia8107]

Then why do other open hitters are not as good in receiving compare to US open hitters? It's a gift, not everyone can receive the ball perfectly

[@vocaladrenaline3653]

@@reygarcia8107 who are those haha

[@soniajoy7755]

both team , good job ,drew is getting better and powerful or it is just me ?

[@houndyhound4248]

Those monster blocks :D

[@LuisAndrade-vg1hf]

Todas ricas !!!

[@Escatonic]

This looked more like the starters that Kiraly will use in Tokyo. The US has quite an advantage in that they are so deep with exceptional players.

[@mirieshii1948]

he alreay released the 12 player list. All veterans. except the setters.

[@enesgunesli6574]

how can i watch the full match

[@clydeacosta4054]

Poor coaching and game management for team Russia. Subbing-out Goncharova in crucial part of 3rd set made them lost that set and eventually the match.

[@quijanomusic3236]

Goncharova is really bad, she can be a légend, but dont attack, dont receive, dont jump to block, nothing

[@mirieshii1948]

@@quijanomusic3236 what? are you sure you're talking about Goncharova?

[@quijanomusic3236]

@@mirieshii1948 i know, call me mad, but is the true, she's very tall but dont jump for nothing, don't have attitude for play

[@mirieshii1948]

@@quijanomusic3236 well, everyone will disagree with you. she isn't the main player of Russia for nothing. She's very tall , what the point of her jumping very high. the problem with Russia is their reception.. and floor defense.

[@quijanomusic3236]

@@mirieshii1948 thats ok, is my opinión, same, in the rally never receive à balón, all is on the floor

[@EnEdin-jh1pf]

Giant libero usa😂😂

[@aleeeh2848]

I love you Russian team 🇷🇺❤️ I hope things turn out better. they can really win agains usa it was incredible and full of emotion Russia is a great rival- Fedorotseva rissing star. Fetisova I love you!

[@mirieshii1948]

Fetisova was so annoying in this match. She deserves a slap or something. She's a useless middle.

[@wilhelmusruperno1296]

@@mirieshii1948 but she love to dances even if her team lost the match...

[@mirieshii1948]

@@wilhelmusruperno1296 maybe she should do that during matches to lift the mood. Her demeanor is like a spoiled child who is being forced to do something.

[@artemisia4718]

Kim Hill as the libero was definitely unexpected! Love watching her play, so totally worth it.

[@UncoolKidsOnTheBlock]

DID I JUST SEE MS. KIM HILL PLAY LIBERO?!?!? AND DO A PRETTY NICE JOB AT IT TOO?!?!? go Kim!!

[@ericssonerick6972]

Hill played libero?

[@jcmobile5869]

Hillเป็นคนเล่นดีคนหนึ่ง รับลูกดี ต่อให้เล่นตำแหน่งไหน ฉันก็จะเชียร์เธอ เพราะฉันชอบเธอมาก ตั้งแต่เธอติดทีมชาติ usa สู้ๆน่ะ Hill

[@ryanlogan7330]

I have a word to say with the coach of Russia... Everytime he calls a timeout (usually when Russia is taking the set lead, weird enough) and back, Russia would lose several points - needless to mention how he switched the players only to lose more. I wonder what he's thinking. By the way US played a great game, congrats!

[@lingpakyeung]

I feel like he gave up on the 4th set cuz he knew team Russia just lost their chance to move to the final 4 (cuz Russia needed to win with 3:1 or 3:0 to help them to stay in the game).

[@ziwei1477]

@@lingpakyeung Russia and USA in a same pool in Olympics This defeat will destroy their confidence. They will not gave up the game like this. but who know the coach is the one always destroy the team 😂😂

[@lingpakyeung]

@@ziwei1477 They have been facing each other for many years, wining or losing a match won't change anything. Russia had a huge advantage today since USA just randomly selected a libero and didn't change any players at all, while team Russia keeps changing players but didn't work well.

[@shinahazuki6430]

Accdg to the commentator Russia needs to win the game in 4 sets to get a slot in the semis, even if they win it in 5 they are basically out of tournament so the team is like what's the point of even extending it to 5, remember he did this subs in their loss to the Netherlands

[@borislopeez5093]

Busato is bad bad bad Really bad , I hope Sokolova can do something about it.

[@voleimundial396]

Seleção dos Estados Unidos fortíssima, candidata ao ouro em Tokio, é uma máquina de revelar excelentes jogadoras,país de primeiro mundo é outro nível,só queria vê Rachel Adams nesse time,muito injustiçada.

[@maymaia2183]

China da de 10 nelas.

[@haya_hhsamae4206]

I like Drews🥰

[@allenwhite8175]

My my my how Russia has changed since Gamova left 🥺

[@yukseloden6939]

Russia always depended on a super tall power spiker. And in this game by keeping Goncharova on the bench, the set in hand went to the U.S. This counts to the coach and should Russia wish an Olympic medal, he has to be replaced very soon.

[@dmitrikuznetsov7963]

i know :( gamova sokolova era :(

[@mirieshii1948]

@@yukseloden6939 well, they have always been super tall. any hitter they have are always tall. except Parubets.. she's the cutesy cutesy Russian OH.

[@toottoot3619]

@@dmitrikuznetsov7963 i miss artamanova-chackova sokolova-godina-gamova the russian goddesses in volleyball. IMHO.

[@forme3h]

The tallest libero ever. I love it😂

[@karenl1505]

good game! congrats USA!

[@mirieshii1948]

I'm sad for my Russian dolls. no chance now. but one thing is great.. Fedorovtseva was a revelation.. I hope she leads Russia to glory again.. and hopefully they change their system to keep up. But I have to say, I was expecting that they will be swept by USA. right.. Hill as a libero. okay.

[@siwoo8209]

U again

[@siwoo8209]

Both Teams are amazing

[@kenoparado9953]

I don't see much sense of urgency for Russian Team. I've been rooting for them but Kosheleva has been useless. And yeah, Fedorvtseva is the Russian's Future.

[@mirieshii1948]

@@bardloe5714 Did Karpol really say that? Fedorovtseva is going to Fenerbace for the next season. They need an overhaul of their volleyball system.

[@leafmarr2816]

Hill looks so cute Afff

[@TheMichaelpilar]

when is CHINA v USA?

[@016_alifudienputrasetia8]

firs from indonesia...

[@jesusemilioordazrodriguez6404]

Hill de libero? Whats?

[@volleyballworld]

🤯

[@glennmelecio]

I love Drews, she's always on fire. So excited for China vs USA tomorrow. Hoping China will win 🇨🇳 from 🇵🇭

[@borisbiler4754]

Кто понимает в волейболе , оценят игру Larson и Drews .Конечно это не Ognenovich и Boscovich, но тоже молодцы .

[@user-yh9kh1ei8d]

the problem of russia teams is that they dont have Kseniia Parubets. is the best russian outside spiker and if she played thing will be better

[@mirieshii1948]

she will not even play at the Olympics.

[@user-yh9kh1ei8d]

@@mirieshii1948 because she has injured

[@mirieshii1948]

@@user-yh9kh1ei8d yes, that is well known.

[@volleyballworld]

A big loss for Russia 😔

[@borislopeez5093]

BUSATO is the problem , I hope sokolova can do something about it

[@anderson5057]

Pensa num volleyball bonito de se assistir, essas russas jogam muito, imagina qndo estiverem prontas, vão detonar.

[@badhabits2630]

From my mind, I think if the performance of the Russian team is as good as the 2019 World Cup. and not easily lose the set to other teams Unless there are Parubets on the team. Russia's play will be much better and will probably beat the Netherlands and Japan. I really want Russia to go to the quarterfinals. But the performance of the American team is very good. So a little disappointed in the team.Always love RUSSIA team.🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@hildaarkansha8355]

Yeah.. Didn't expect anything against USA. USA still unbeatable team

[@Adzar1990]

GREAT JOB USA

[@lucasobrador]

Intense and good game respect for Russians😎

[@PRpurin]

ฮิลเป็นลิโบหรอ. ว้าว

[@earendil2888]

Hill? Libero???