RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " Way behind in the first set Saturday against France, the Americans slowly began chipping away to end up on top. "We just trusted each other, played our volleyball, played how we play," Matt Anderson said. Seemingly down and out in these Olympics only a few days ago, the U.S. men's volleyball team is suddenly right back in the mix of the Rio Games. Fresh off Thursday night's stunning four-set victory against host Brazil, the Americans rallied to beat France 25-22, 25-22, 24-25, 25-22 and improve their position in Pool A. It was difficult not to think about leaving Brazil far too early, without at least a chance at the big prize.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 14, 2016 00:00 UTC