Brazilian queens
Although Brazil started tournament with defeat against Turkey, they managed to score four consecutive wins and to take gold medal!
Brazil opened game better than the rivals. At the first TTO, Ze Roberto’s team had a lead 8-5. After the break, the girls in yellow jerseys increased the lead. Thaisa scored a point from zone 3 for 12-8.
The world number one ranked team played really good defense. Sheilla’s block led Brazil to five points of advantage (15-10).
Garay did a good job by blocking the rival’s receiver and after Fabiana’s point Brazil had 18-11 lead. It was obvious that Japanese girls couldn’t take the first set. After amazing action of Brazilian players, Fe Garay took the point for Brazil’s lead 1-0 (25-15)
Brazilian blocking party continued in the second set. Ze Roberto’s team again opened the set much better than the opponent – 5-1. They kept the lead and even increased it (12-6).
After Manabe’s advices, Japan came close to 14-12. Ebata’s point gave Japan the 13th point (14-13). The second TTO gave Brazilian girls power to increase the advantage again 20-15. There was no time for comeback of Japanese girls. Brazil was one set away from win, 25-18.
For the first time in this match, Japan had a lead, 3-1. But, Brazil reacted well and managed to tie score, 5-5. Fabiana’s spike gave advantage to Brazil again – 6-5. At the first TTO, Japanese girls had one point of advantage 8-7.
The setter of Brazil Dani Lins and middle blocker Fabiana made two blocks and Brazil had two points of advantage at the second TTO.
After the second TTO Fabiana made another block for 17-14 lead. Takada’s two aces gave Japan 17-17 score.
Brazilian girls managed somehow to take two points for 21-19 and Manabe had to react with time-out.
Video check helped Japan to come close, 22-21. Sheilla’s point gave Brazilian girls two championship point. Japanese players managed to save two match balls – 24-24.
Ze Roberto’s squad had the third match ball, Japan saved it again! Jaqueline Carvalho was the key that unlocked Japan’s defense for the Brazil’s tenth World Grand Prix title in its history – 27-25.
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