Italy recorded their third consecutive victory at the volleyball tournament in Tokyo Olympics

The volleyball players of Italy recorded their third consecutive victory at the Olympic tournament in Tokyo. Squadra Azzurri defeated Argentina by 3-0 (25:21, 25:16, 25:15) in a match of the 3rd round in the preliminary Group B.

Paola Egonu played another strong match for Italy and scored 17 points (1 ace, 2 blocks). Caterina Bosetti added 10 more points Elena Pietrini scored 9 points.

Paula Yamila Nizetich was the top scorer for Argentina with 8 points, and Erika Mercado added 7 more.

Thus, Italy took the lead in Group B with 9 points (3 wins), and Argentina is in the last 6th place without a single point.

In the next 4th round, Italy will play against the Rio 2016 Olympic champions from China, and Argentina will play against Turkey.