Czech Republic, Egypt stun higher-ranked opponents at volleyball worlds
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MANILA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Underdogs stole the spotlight on Sunday at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, as both the Czech Republic and Egypt upset favored opponents.
World No. 21 Czech Republic stunned No. 12 Serbia in straight sets (25-22, 25-23, 25-20). The victory earned the Czechs 16.88 ranking points, propelling them three places up to No. 18, while Serbia slipped one spot to 13th.
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