BRAZIL and RUSSIA : Gold & Silver

The Olympic champ, Brazil, outsmarted the young Russian team in 3 straight sets, (3-0), 25-23, 25-23,25-22 during their final match in Montreux Volley Masters 2013 in Switzerland. What a game for the Brazilians!

In their opening set, the Russians started to go ahead with the Brazilians with their good offense and defense. But the Olympic champ made their run and went ahead, 25-23.

It was a series of see-saw scores in the second set with the superb Russian blocks but Fe Garay of Brazil was really unstoppable and led her team to go ahead, 25-23.


The third set, chance of Russia to bounce back, however, Brazil started well. But the Russians didn't stop to tail the Olympic champ. Because of Brazil's persistence to close the match, they sealed it at 25-22 with a cross-court hit.

However, it can be noticed that the Russians didn't give in easily against the strong Brazilians.

So, Brazil bagged the gold and silver for Russia. Meanwhile, Dominican Republic defeated Italy in 4 sets, (15-25, 25-22, 25-18, 26-24)  during their bronze medal match.

USA , STILL NUMBER 1

As per 23 January 2013, the FIVB (Federation Internationale De Volleyball), the USA Women's National Volleyball team remains on top with 330 points. This is tailed by the 2012 London Olympic Champ, Brazil, with 315 points. The Asian squad with "speedy volleyball", Japan is in the third place with 266 points. The Philippines is ranked 112th.

To see the complete ranking list, please click here.

BRAZILIAN POWER in MONTREUX VOLLEY MASTERS

The 2012 Olympic Champion, BRAZIL, remains powerful in Montreux Volley Masters 2013 in Montreux ,Switzerland.

As of the moment, Brazil won three matches in the tourney. First, they outsmarted the prepared Swiss team in 3 straight sets, 25-21, 25-23, 25-10. The squad defeated the young China in 3 sets, 25-19, 27-25, 25-23. And last night the strong ladies outdueled Russia in 3 sets, too, 25-14. 25-20, 25-23. 

This means that they are qualified in the Semifinals to be held on June 01. Whoever tops in Pool B will be the Brazilian opponent on Saturday.
 

MONTREUX VOLLEY MASTERS 2013

After it has been canceled last year (2012) due to the Summer Olympics in London, Montreux Volley Masters is back this year.

 The 2013 Montreux Volley Masters will be held in Montreux, Switzerland between May 28 – June 12 2013. Eight teams participated in this tournament.

Brazil, the 2012 Olympic Champ, as well as Russia, China and the host, Switzerland belongs to Pool A. Japan, (2011 MVM Champ, defending champ, Italy, Dominican Republic and Germany are in Pool B.