The Americans kept their perfect record intact to take down the Koreans in three sets 15-2, 15-4, 16-14 in the first quarterfinal match of the day. They earned a game against Greece or the Netherlands, playing later Thursday.
Defending champion Italy beat Russia 3-1 (15-4, 16-17, 15-3, 15-5) to become the second team to advance to the semifinals. In the other quarterfinal, top ranked Brazil was to take on Cuba.
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