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.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, BRONZE MEDALIST

The tough Dominicans finished third after they defeated Italy in four sets, 3-1 (15-25, 25-22, 25-18, 26-24).
Finally, the Italians bowed down their heads to the strong Dominicans .

It was an undesirable start from the Dominicans in the opening set due to their faulty and bad receptions. So, the Italians utilized the chance to get an easy win with their accurate attacks and kills above the nest.

But the second set has changed for the Latina ladies, though the European powerhouse continued with their superb offense and defense. However, Dominican Republic went ahead, 25-22.

The third set showed more aggressive Dominicans in their offense. With their powerful attacks plus beautiful serves made them win the set, 25-18.

It was the last set for the Italians to force the Dominicans in a decider. Both squads were trying to go ahead to seal the match but the latter responded well and ended 4th set, 26-24.

Congratulations for both squads. Great job from the Italians who really fought well in this year's Montreux volleyball tournament.

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.