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Serbia take silver in volleyball World League
Rio de Janeiro,
27 July 2008
Serbia was defeated by USA 1-3 (24-26, 25-23, 23-25, 22-25) in the final match of the volleyball World League in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Serbia's Ivan Miljkovic (Serbia) spikes during the final match against the U.S.
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Reuters
The Americans are the sixth team in 19 years of World League to win the competition, while Serbia (FR Yugoslavia, Serbia-Montenegro) claimed three silver and two bronze medals in the World League.
Serbia's Ivan Miljkovic was the top scorer of the final match with 28 points.
In the 3rd place match, Russia defeated Brazil 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19).
Serbia's Ivan Miljkovic was the top scorer of the final match with 28 points.
In the 3rd place match, Russia defeated Brazil 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19).
Individual Awards of the 2008 World League
MVP (most valuable player): Lloy Ball (USA)
Best Scorer: Ivan Miljkovic (Serbia)
Best Spiker: Dante (Brazil)
Best Blocker: Marko Podrascanin (Serbia)
Best Setter: Lloy Ball (USA)
Best Server: Giba (Brazil)
Best Libero: Richard Lambourne (USA)
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