Canadian men’s volleyball team blanks Egypt in World League play
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic – Steve Marshall and Toon Van Lankvelt had 12 points each to Canada past Egypt 3-0 on Saturday in its second FIVB World League match of the year.
Canada beat Egypt 25-23, 25-19, 25-16.
It was a back and forth battle in the first set, with Egypt looking determined to find a way to stop Canada. However, Canada found its rhythm in the second and third set to achieve its second straight-set win of the tournament in as many matches.
“It was a great grinding win as we did a lot of losing along the way, but still believed in each other and came through,” said Canada’s acting head coach, Larry McKay. “(Team captain) Fred Winters was very important for us in winning the first set. The toughest challenge is ahead of us tomorrow when we face a strong Czech team with several thousand fans behind them.”
Ahmed Elkotb contributed 14 points for Egypt.
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