The Ukrainian men’s national volleyball team ended its 2025 World Championship campaign already at the group stage.
In the decisive match for a playoff spot, Raúl Lozano’s team could not overcome the reigning world champions Italy and lost 0:3.
In the first set, the “blue-and-yellows” stayed close for a long time, but in the end Italy’s experience prevailed – 21:25. In the second set, Ukraine even took the lead (12:10, 15:13),but could not maintain it – 22:25. The third set was fully controlled by the Italians, who quickly pulled away and closed the match – 18:25.
World Championship 2025. Group Stage. Group F. Third Match
September 18, Thursday
Ukraine – Italy – 0:3 (21:25, 22:25, 18:25)
Middle blocker Yurii Semeniuk was Ukraine’s top scorer with 14 points. For Italy, Alessandro Michieletto led with 13 points.
Blocks: 6 – Italy, 3 – Ukraine
Aces: 4 – Italy, 3 – Ukraine
Errors: 24 – Ukraine, 13 – Italy
Group F – Final Standings
Ukraine finished third, with one victory (over Algeria) and two straight-set losses (to Belgium and Italy). Italy and Belgium advanced from Group F to the playoffs, while Ukraine ended its participation in the tournament.
