The Olympics are also over for Folie & Co

It was already clear before the game that the task against world champions Serbia could become mission impossible - also because the Azzurre's performance in these games was too inconsistent. This finally came true on Wednesday. Italy clearly lost to gold contender Serbia 0:3 (21:25, 14:25, 21:25). Raphaela Folie, who is struggling with slight knee problems, only came into action in the last round. The middle blocker was able to contribute two points herself - but her substitution came too late.

Italy was able to keep the first set even. The score was now 20:20. But in the end the Serbians – led by an outstanding Tijana Boskovic – were able to pull away. The second round was a clear affair. In the third set, however, the Italians got off to a good start and led 13:9. But after that Boskovic & Co. turned it up again and didn't let the butter be taken away from their bread. Serbia too strong – outstanding Boskovic The Serbians were simply too big that day, while some of the Azzurre players didn't reach their top form. The duel between the top attackers between Paola Egonu (16 points) and Boskovic (24) also clearly went to the Serbian. In retrospect, one could perhaps say that the Azzurre's weak phase at the end of the group phase cost them dearly. With a win in the final two group games against China or the USA, they could have avoided Serbia's massive draw in the quarter-finals. Paola Egonu (right) did not show her usual consistency at this tournament. © APA/afp / ANTONIN THUILLIER

In her first Olympic Games - before Wednesday's short appearance - Folie only played in the group phase in a clear 3-0 win against Argentina. The Missian woman also showed a strong performance against the South Americans. It is not entirely understandable why the South Tyrolean was not used earlier against Serbia. She was actually rested in advance by national coach Davide Mazzanti for the important games. Ex-Neruda players shine However, there was a surprise in another quarter-final game. South Korea sensationally defeated Turkey 3-2. As expected, the USA beat the Dominican Republic 3-0. Michelle Bartsch contributed 13 points for the USA, while Brayelin Martinez even scored 16 for her opponent from the Dominican Republic. Both used to play for the Bolzano club Neruda. The last quarter-final game between Brazil and Russia is scheduled for 14.30:XNUMX p.m. (CEST).

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After Simone Giannelli and Italy's volleyball team failed in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, Raphaela Folie and the Azzurre have now also been hit. The volleyball players were clearly defeated in the round of 8 at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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The Olympics are also over for Folie & Co

After Simone Giannelli and Italy's volleyball team failed in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, Raphaela Folie and the Azzurre have now also been hit. The volleyball players were clearly defeated in the round of 8 at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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