Canadian men fall to top-ranked Poland in Volleyball Nations League, dropping to 1-1

Canada fell 3-1 to top-ranked Poland on Thursday in men's Volleyball Nations League action.

Canada started strong and took the first set 25-18 before Poland rebounded and took the next three 25-20, 25-23 and 25-21.

Polish outside hitter Bartosz Bednorz was match top scorer with 19 points.

Canada is now 1-1 in VNL play after opening with a 3-1 win over Turkey on Tuesday.

Canada next plays Bulgaria on Friday.

The 12th-ranked Canadians have already qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a second-place performance in the Olympic Qualifier pool last year.

WATCH | Replay of Canada's 3-1 loss to Poland in VNL: