Roma, Italy, June 24, 2016 - Italy defeated Australia 3-0 (25-15, 29-27, 25-17) to claim their third concecutive win in straights sets at the World League while Australia have not won any set in this year's competition.
Gianlorenzo Blengini, coach of Italy: My team are working to improve their condition. We knew that Australia is a good team; they could cause us many difficulties, but we were good to contain their attacks, despite a demanding season with the clubs that was very difficult for all of us.
Emanuele Birarelli, captain of Italy: I’m satisfied tonight. To be the captain of our team is a great pleasure for me. We can improve and we must do it, but I think that our team played a good match. We have to work to be a better team game after game.