Slovenia beat France in five-set volleyball thriller in Paris

Paris, 2 August - The Slovenian men's volleyball team defeated the hosts France in the last match of the preliminary round of the Olympic tournament in Paris on Friday in a five-set thriller. Slovenia took a 2:0 lead and was then forced to play the decisive fifth set by the defending Olympic champions.

Paris, France
The Slovenian men's volleyball playing against France at the Olympic tournament.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
The Slovenian men's volleyball playing against France at the Olympic tournament.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
A match between Slovenia (blue) and France (red) as part pf the men's volleyball Olympic tournament.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Paris, France
A match between Slovenia (blue) and France (red) as part pf the men's volleyball Olympic tournament.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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