Poland in World Championships 2014 (2nd movie)

The best moments in Polish volleyball history. On August 30, Poland played their historic match at the National Stadium in Warsaw against Serbia. It was the opening match of the World Championship 2014. Polish team won 3:0 and with attendance over 62,000 audience. In their first group, Pool A, Poland won all 5 matches and lost just one set with Cameroon. In their second group, the host team won 3 of their 4 matches. On September 10, 2014 they lost to the United States (1:3), but then beat the national teams of Italy (3:1), Iran (3:2) and France (3:2). Poland took second place in Group F. The breakdown in the next stage of the tournament was decided by drawing lots. Poland went into group H with Brazil and Russia. Some commentators and fans called Group H the "Group of Death", but it was a happy result for the home team. The Polish national team won two dramatic matches after tie-breaks at "Atlas Arena" in Łódź. On September 16, 2014 they beat Brazil. Poland's main scorer in the match was Mariusz Wlazły, who gained 31 points for his team. Two days later, Poland needed just two winning sets for promotion to the semi-final. Poland beat Russia and took first place in the group. On September 21, 2014 the Polish team won the semifinal match against Germany, which guaranteed for Poland their third ever medal at the World Championship. On September 21, 2014 Poland won the title of World Champion 2014, for the first time in 40 years. Poland beat Brazil (3:1). Polish players received 3 of 8 the individual awards in the tournament: Karol Kłos as Best Blocker, Mariusz Wlazły as Best Opposite and Most Valuable Player.

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