Highlights: Slovenia 3-1 Canada in Men's volleybal 2024 Olympic Games | July 28, 2024

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SLOVENIA WINS!

Point, set and match. Slovenia wins the fourth set 25-21 and takes its first Olympic victory.

4| 24-21

Canada's blocking error and Slovenia has match point.

4| 21-19

Slovenia already leads by two points after a bad serve by Eric Loeppky.

4| 18-18

No one is unstuck. Canada and Slovenia with a great set remain tied.

4| 15-15

Slovenia tied it after a powerful kick by Klemen Cebulj.

4| 14-15

Stephen Maar's cross-shot ends in a failed challenge by Canada.

4| 10-11

Point for Slovenia after a feint that deceives Justin Lui.

4| 8-11

Canada wants the tie in sets and already reaches eleven points after a failed block by Slovenia.

4| 4-4

The start of the fourth set begins intense and they remain tied.

4| 1-0

First point of the set for Slovenia after a smash attempt by Arthur Szwarc

FOURTH SET

The fourth set begins.

Slovenia 2-1 Canada

Canada takes the third set.

3| 20-24

Canada has set point

3| 12-16

Canada continues to hold the lead, but Slovenia looks to close in with smash shots.

3| 9-11

That's two missed serves by Canada and Slovenia is already two points away from tying the score.

3| 5-10

And it's already 5 of difference. Canada already leads 10-5 after a defensive lapse by Slovenia.

3| 4-7

Loeppky with a smash that gives point to Canada who already wins it by 3 points.

3| 1-3

Slovenia's attacking error gives the point to Canada who wins it 3-1.

THIRD SET

Third set begins

Slovenia 2-0

Second set ends. Slovenia 25-20.

2| 24-20

Urnaut gets the point for Slovenia and now the Slovenians serve for the set.

2|20-18

Five points away from the set. Slovenia now leads 20-18 and is close to winning the second set.

2|17-14

Excellent block by Kozamernik that ends in a point for Slovenia.

2| 13-12

Arthur Szwarc's powerful and powerful serve gives Slovenia a point.

2| 11-10

Slovenia regains the lead after a Steff shot that is not held by Canada's blockers.

The point is from Canada

After the arbitration review, the point is confirmed for Canada.

Challenge

Slovenia calls for a challenge after its latest failure.

2| 6-7

Canada is already ahead by two points after a cross-shot by Slovenia that goes out of bounds.

2| 4-5

Slovenia does not want to be left behind and does not take off from Canada, which wins it by one point.

2| 0-2

Canada gets off to a great start and already leads the second set 2-0

SECOND SET

The second set starts!

Slovenia 1-0

End of the first set with a score of Slovenia 25-21 Canada

1| 24-21

Eslovenia tiene set point.

1| 21-20

They come back with the lead after a great serve by Kiemen Celbuj. Slovenia 21-20 Canada

Regresan con la ventaja tras un gran saque de Kiemen Celbuj. Eslovenia 21-20 Canadá

1| 17-18

For the first time in the match, Canada takes the lead after a Slovenian error. Slovenia calls time out.

1| 17-17

Maar's cross-court shot ties the score at 17 points.

1| 13-10

Slovenia regains its lead at 13-11 after a smash by Rok Mozic.

Eslovenia recupera su ventaja con un 13-11 tras un smash de Rok Mozic.

1| 10-10

Canada ties it after a bad rejection of Slovenia after the serve. The score is already 10-10.

1 | Reach the ten

Slovenia reaches 10 after an excellent serve by Urnaut

1 | 9-5

Great start for Slovenia, which already leads by four points.

1 | 2-0

The first points of the match are for Slovenia. Good start of the match for the Slovenians who start winning.

FIRST SET

The match has started

The other match

The other match of group A was played a few hours ago between the locals from France and the Serbian national team.

In a rather close and attractive match, the French managed to win in five sets by a score of 3-2.

Last five games Canada

On the other hand, these are the last five matches played by the Canadian team. A record of 4 wins and only one loss.

United States 1-3 Canada

Canada 3-1 Puerto Rico

Canada 3-0 Chile

France 3-0 Canada

Mexico 0-3 Canada

Last five games Slovenia

These are the last five games played by Slovenia. A record 2 wins and 3 losses:

Poland 3-1 Slovenia

Slovenia 3-1 Egypt

Germany 2-3 Slovenia

Slovenia 0-3 Poland

Slovenia 0-3 Japan

The group

The men's volleyball group A is made up of Slovenia, Canada, France and Serbia, with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the quarterfinals. The two best third place finishers also qualify.

Referee quartet confirmed

The referees for this Slovenia vs Canada match are:

First referee: Wojcieh MaroszekSecond

referee: Wael KandilThird

referee: Epaminondas Gerothodoros Referee for challenges: Daniele Rapisarda

Complete template

For this match, both the Slovenian and Canadian teams will have full squads for this Group A Matchday 1 game that is minutes away from kicking off at the Paris Sud Arena.

Already in the stadium

They have arrived! The protagonists have arrived. Both the Slovenian and Canadian players are already at the Stade Paris Sud Arena Riviera for this day 1 volleyball match.

Undefeated streak

In the last five previous meetings between the Slovenian men's volleyball team and the Canadian men's team, the Slovaks have won five times, so the Canadians will be looking to break their undefeated streak against them today.

Today's headquarters

The venue for this Olympic men's volleyball match between Slovenia and Canada will be the Paris South Arena Riviera, one of Europe's largest and most visited exhibition and convention centers in France. It hosts some conventions, trade fairs and more. Today, this venue, which has 8 pavilions, will host its first Olympic Games.

Welcome back

We resume again our VAVEL coverage. There is just under an hour to go until the match between the men's national team of Slovenia and Canada, corresponding to the first match of group A of men's volleyball at the Olympic Games, kicks off at the Paris South Arena stadium. Both teams want to start this Olympic Games on the right foot. Follow all our coverage on VAVEL.

Stay tuned to VAVEL to follow Slovenia vs Canada live at the Olympic Games

You'll find all the match previews on VAVEL! In a few more moments we will share with you the starting lineups for Slovenia vs Canada, in real time, in this first men's volleyball match corresponding to group A, as well as the latest information from the Paris South Arena Stadium. Don't miss any details of the match with VAVEL USA's minute-by-minute live online coverage.

How to watch the match between Slovenia vs Canada in real time online and on TV?

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Canada's call-up

This is the Canadian men's volleyball team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games:

Luke Herr, Nicholas Hoag (C), Brodie Hofer, Danny Demyanenko, Stephen Maar, Brett Walsh, Xander Ketrzynski, Lucas van Berkel, Arthur Szwarc, Justin Lui, Fynnian McCarthy, Eric Loeppky.

Slovenia call-up list

This is the Slovak men's volleyball team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games:

Toncek Stern, Alen Pajenk, Jan Kozamernik, Dejan Vincic, Saso Stalkear, Jani Kovacic, Zigg Stern, Gregor Ropret, Tine Urnaut (C), Klemen Cebulj, Rok Mozic, Nik Mujanovic.

Who will be the referee and his assistants?

The referee team is yet to be confirmed

Canada seeks revenge

On the other hand, the Canadian men's volleyball team, led by Toumas Sammelvuo, is thirsty for revenge after what happened in the last Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 where Canada managed to qualify to the quarterfinals, however, the Canadians would fall in three sets against the Russian team, thus saying goodbye to the podium. That is why Canada will be looking for the podium this time, something they have been denied in this Olympic discipline. Canada comes from beating the United States by a score of 3-1 in the Pan American Volleyball Cup.

Slovenia returns to the Olympic Games

The Slovenian volleyball team, coached by Gheorghe Cretu, qualified to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games through the world ranking of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) along with other teams such as Italy, Argentina, Serbia and Egypt. The Slovaks come from playing a few days ago the Hubert Wagner Memorial World Championship, and their most recent match was against Poland where the Polish volleyball team achieved a 3-1 win in four sets so the Slovaks want to turn the page and return to the path of victory in this their first Olympic match in Paris 2024.

Day 1 Group A of men's volleyball

After three long years, the Summer Olympic Games have returned, now in their French venue, Paris. Friday was the official opening day of these Olympics, which have already begun to have activity in several disciplines.

We continue with the action in men's indoor volleyball with the debut of these two teams that will face each other today in day 1 of group A: the Slovenian National Team against the Canadian National Team. The Paris Sud Arena will witness this rather flashy match, will the Slovaks be able to get the victory or will the Canadians do it?

The match will be played at the Paris South Arena stadium

The match between Slovenia and Canada will be played at the Paris Sud Arena stadium, in the city of Paris, capital of France. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm (CDMX).

Welcome to our Paris 2024 coverage!

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live coverage of the match between Slovenia and Canada, corresponding to Day 1 of Group A of the Men's Olympic Indoor Volleyball. Follow all our coverage on VAVEL Mexico and don't miss any details of this match.