Players of Italy react before the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Players of Italy celebrate during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Paola Ogechi Egonu of Italy competes during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Alessia Orro (C) of Italy competes during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Players of the Netherlands celebrate during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Myriam Fatime Sylla (R) of Italy competes during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Sarah Luisa Fahr (C) of Italy comeptes during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Players of Italy celebrate during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)