RIMINI, Italy, June 8, 2021 – Netherlands swept
Canada to improve their win-loss record at 7-2
at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League
after completing three rounds of play in the
16-team competition.
The European side, currently ranked 6th in the
world, beat the No. 15 North Americans by scores
of 3-0 (25-19, 25-12, 25-21). The Cannucks fell
to 2-7.
The Dutch squad led in attacks 44-33 and also in
blocks 12-4 and serves 4-2. The winning side
collected 15 points from opponents’ errors while
giving away 13.
Anne Buijs led Netherlands with 15 points,
including three blocks and one ace, and Juliet
Lohuis contributed 12 points in the victory.
Eline Timmermann had four blocks among her 10
points.
Hillary Howe and Andrea Mitrovic finished as the
top Canadian scorers with 9 and 8 points,
respectively. |