VNL 2025: Italy 3-1 Bulgaria, Extends Winning Streak to Five

Italy continued their impressive run in the VNL 2025, defeating Bulgaria 3-1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-15, 25-15) in the opening match of Week 2 Pool 5 in Hong Kong. This victory marked Italy’s fifth consecutive win in the tournament, keeping their unbeaten record intact. Bulgaria, meanwhile, now holds a win-loss record of 2-3.

Paris 2024 MVP Paola Egonu once again demonstrated her remarkable form, leading all scorers with 27 points in just four sets.

Post-Match Reactions from Bulgaria

In an interview with our journalist, Bulgarian opposite Mikaela Stoyanova shared her thoughts on the match. She highlighted that the team performed well in their first game in Hong Kong but admitted there was room for improvement. Stoyanova also stated that the team missed some easy points during the match, which might have influenced the outcome.

Bulgarian outside hitter Aleksandra Milanova, also speaking to our journalist, reflected on the difficulties of the game. She noted that the team, which consists of many young players, did not play to their full potential. However, she expressed hope that they would improve in their next match.

Video Interviews of the Matchday

(Reported by Boris CHUNG Bok Man)