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American Men's Volleyball Team Heads to Semifinals

By Associated Press | August 20, 2008

BEIJING — The U.S. men's volleyball team came from behind to defeat Serbia in five sets and remain undefeated in Beijing.

The 20-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 15-12 victory today propels the America into the semifinal round against Russia.

The American team overcame tragedy to win all five of its matches in preliminary pool play. Serbia went 2-3 to advance to the quarterfinals.


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