Russia vs Poland | VNL 2021 | Highlights | Maxim Mikhaylov vs Wilfredo Leon

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| Reigning world champions Poland stunned defending VNL champions Russia in four sets to take the lead in the 2021 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League standings at the conclusion of Week 2.

Here's the reaction after the game, from the virtual Mixed Zone:

Igor Kobzar (Russia): "We played quite well in the first set and then Poland started to serve very difficult serves that made a difference in this game. We couldn't find an answer or way to serve the same way. There was no turning point, I would say there was only this one element - service that was crucial for the result of this match."

Wilfredo Leon (Poland): "I think that our team is growing day by day. We are doing a really hard job during training and also at the power gym. We have 18 players and everyone is ready to play, so I'm really happy with that. Today the game started not so well, but we found our way to win and we did it. It was the most important today. I can still grow, as we could see today I served 7 aces - I want to do better. When I say I want to do better, it's not about increasing the number of aces or speed, but about making fewer mistakes. I will try to do better in the next game. I'm working hard to improve the reception, defence and block to be an even better player."

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[almatyjetkyenbay]

Mikhaylov and Leon volleyball legends. They are Under one club 4 time's champion of Champions league.

[Ekabood]

Mikaylov was Really Good ..
Leon was out of this world .. his attacks especially his serves were unbelievable .. one after the other just mind blowing

[mrdboggs]

That Leon is a beast. He's a specialist is the service department and even a better attacker

[somayokonghay]

W.Leon..you are one of the greatest players that I've ever seen...Love lots from Eastern India...

[harveycogtas]

Mikaylov. miss u so much😭😭😭hope the Russian team can comeback to play VNL next year

[ギガチャド-lz]

imagine your teams morale after leon gets 3 aces on your libero

[LangDzu]

I remember Leon when he first appeared with Cuban team years ago as a youngster. Leon is 1st world OH indeed. Very Impressive!!!!

[nurfikhalitarohman]

Mikhaylov keren 🔥🔥🔥🔥 kangen tim Rusia ❤😍

[melshanewl]

IT'S OKAY RUSSIA!!!! JUST KEEP DOING BETTER AND BETTER IN EVERY GAME!!!! STILL MY FAVE TEAM💙👏👏👏👏😁😁😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊😊LOT'S OF LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭💕

[gabrieldatig]

leon is heavy lifting Poland's attack and serve

[atulpandey]

Awesome leon and mikhalov's accuracy and stability is mind blowing

[jupiterk-zm]

I guess you guys just really love Leon ...Kłos and Muzaj were good too that match you know 😅 one would not know that watching these highlights though 😂

[thajuthajuna]

Leaon one best attacker in the world. And King Ace.mikhalov best player.

[ชื่อนี้มีรัยป้ะ-ฮฝ]

maxim ivan leon n'gapeth 4super legend of men's volleyball

[aplacadorrenante]

Wishing for team Russia to play again this year VNL AND WORLD CUP

[azriazhar]

People really thinks that team russia is that weak that their morale would be destroyed by leon targeting the libero. These guys are world class athletes which is forged by years of experience, a simple libero targeting would not even bother them.

[JorgeLopez-fsqx]

Leon es una maquina, no sabia que jugaba con Polonia.

[BarbellBinks]

Leon has to be the most monstrous player I've seen

[porfirij]

anyone else find it a bit funny that poland's best player is cuban? leon is such a beast, awesome match from him.

also, big respect to mikhaylov - if you're still one of the outstanding players in russia's team at 33 years of age, you know you're a legend of the sport.

[moisesmariscal]

I knew its coming. Poland will get the Olympic Gold Medal. VNL is just their training ground.