USA Superstar David Smith displayed a sizzling spikes, incredible tosses and electrifying defenses crushing down the defenseless Italy, 25-19, 25-18, 25-19 in the final 3rd set of the regulation of 2023 Men's VNL or Volleyball Nations League, Semi-finals held at Gdańsk, Poland, Saturday July 22. Smith showcased his astonishing skills in spiking with 7 service aces leading his team to championship. "It was hard, but it doesn't mean I'm weak," Smith said in an interview. USA contenders looked rattled and tentative at the opening of the 1st set as Italy scored successive points off opponent's reception errors, 9-6. However, Sanguenetti Giovanni, committed 3 service errors paving the way for Smith and his teammates to score eventually, 25-19. Unfazed by USA surge in the 2nd set, Italy showed their mighty form as they dominated the error-prone via 12-6 demolition. Wary of his team's weak showing in the 2nd set, coach Ben re-energized his players with