BELGRADE, May 31 -- In a tense match France outplayed Russia 25-19, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23 to mark victory at the start of the Week 1 of the FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League in Novi Sad, Serbia on Friday.

Although the two teams started the match that lasted more than two hours with equal strengths, France profited from Russia's error's and won the first set.

The dramatic second set was resolved in France's favor again, after it broke the 20-20 deadlock.

Russia managed to take over the lead at 11-10 in the third set and held on to take one set back.

In the dramatic fourth set, France stayed strong, owing to their precise serves and strong defense, but also errors of their opponents.

France will take on Serbia on Saturday, while Russia will encounter Japan. Enditem

【体坛英语资讯：France beat Russia 3-1 at start of Mens Volleyball Nations League】相关文章：

★ 体坛英语资讯：Portugal, Czech score wins on first day of Euro 2008

★ 体坛英语资讯：Liu Xiang cautious on Osaka prospect

★ 体坛英语资讯：Liu leads Chinese Osaka charge

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Katie Holmes shows off her signature old Hollywood glamour look

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Jessica Simpsons boyfriend boost

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Celeb fashion craze hits teen market

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Penelope Cruz is dating Javier Bardem

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Olivia Newton-John marries businessman

★ 体坛英语资讯：China rattle US at Grand Prix womens volleyball

★ 体坛英语资讯：Rooneys return perfectly timed for United