The second set was even closer, with the teams exchanging blows, leading to a 24-24 stalemate. Poland took an early 6-3 lead in the opening set, with the Americans remaining within striking distance. The opening two sets were tight affairs, with Poland landing the first blow before the United States won the second. Aleksander Sliwka played a supporting role, adding 14 points to their scores, including 13 kills and one block.
Lukasz Kaczmarek spearheaded Poland’s charge, turning in an impressive 25-point display - 23 kills and one block - to give his side the winning edge over the Americans. also finished runner-up to Olympic champions France in last year's tournament. The hosts denied the United States their first title after they reached the gold-medal match for the third time in five editions.
The Polish now boast the full set of medals, finally winning gold after securing bronze in 20 and silver in 2021. Poland delighted their home supporters with a stunning 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 25-18, 25-18) victory over the United States to clinch their first Volleyball Men’s Nations League title in Gdansk on Sunday (23 July).
