The United States was beaten by Poland in the men's volleyball semifinals on Wednesday, falling in five sets. Although the loss ruined Team USA's chances of winning their first gold medal since 2008, the U.S. still has a chance to compete for a bronze medal.
The U.S. lost the first set to Poland 23-25, but took the second 27-25. After a dominant 25-14 third set for the Americans, Poland won the fourth set 25-23 again to force a fifth, and then won 15-13.
Matt Anderson and Aaron Russell, who were both on the United States' bronze medal-winning team in Rio in 2016, led the U.