Aug 20, 2008 4:30 pm US/Eastern
U.S. Men's Volleyball Team Heads To Semifinals
BEIJING (AP) ―
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The United States team celebrates a point during the Men's Quarterfinals against Serbia volleyball event at the Capital Indoor Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 20, 2008 in Beijing. The U.S. won 20-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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The U.S. men's volleyball team came from behind to defeat Serbia in five sets and remain undefeated in Beijing.
The 20-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 15-12 victory Wednesday night propels the United States into the semifinal round against Russia.
The U.S. team overcame tragedy to win all five of its matches in preliminary pool play. Serbia went 2-3 to advance to the quarterfinals.
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