The men's national teams of Italy and Germany have set a new volleyball record for the most points played in a single set.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the remarkable feat occurred during a friendly match in Italy on August 26. The hosts eventually won the five-set encounter 3-2 (64-66, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 15-12).
The opening set turned into a marathon, lasting 1 hour and 29 minutes. Italy and Germany combined for an extraordinary 130 points before the visitors finally took the set 66-64.
The previous record belonged to South Korean clubs Korean Air Jumbos and Ansan Rush & Cash. Their match featured a set that finished 56-54, with the teams combining for 110 points.
Italy and Germany therefore surpassed the previous mark by 20 points.
