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Italy and Germany set volleyball record with historic 66-64 set
During a FIPAV Cup Men Elite friendly match in Reggio Calabria, Italy and Germany set a new world record for the longest set in volleyball history. The first set lasted 1 hour and 29 minutes, ending with an unprecedented score of 66-64 in favor of Germany.
This marathon set featured 130 total points, shattering the previous record of 50-48 set by Argentina and Poland during the Volleyball Nations League in June 2026. The extreme length was driven by the rally point system, which requires a two-point lead to conclude a set, leading to a continuous cycle of cancelled set points.
Despite the historic setback in the opening set, the Italian national team, coached by Ferdinando De Giorgi, staged a comeback to win the match 3-2. The entire match lasted approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes, making it one of the longest professional matches in the modern era. The event served as a critical preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming European Championships.
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FIPAV Cup Men Elite · Ferdinando De Giorgi · Germany Men's National Volleyball Team · Italy men's national volleyball team · PalaCalafiore · Reggio Calabria
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The set established a new record for highest scoring in a set between major national teams. fatoamazonico.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The set featured a total of 130 points. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Germany and Italy played a historic set in a men's volleyball friendly. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Germany won the first set by 66 to 64. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The set lasted 1 hour and 28 minutes. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br