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OG W: Japan take on Brazil as USA re-play Korea in women’s semis

by WoV
source: fivb.org

Japan and Brazil will cross their ways in the semis of the women’s tournament at the London 2012 Olympics after claiming a couple of thrilling matches in the 1/4 finals that were followed by a full house at Earls Court. Japan eventually made it to the semis 24 years after doing so at the Seoul Olympics by besting the Asian arch-rivals of China while Brazil got back on track in their match with Russia that had turned into a real uphill climb, with the 2008 Olympic champions going down twice in the set count.

Korea

Korea

Russia could not capitalize on six match balls and the South Americans eventually prolonged their Olympic adventure by cashing their first opportunity for the 3-2. Team USA confirmed their intention to go for Olympic glory in London by cruising to a quick 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic showing great consistency and quality even though they were missing their regular setter and captain Lindsey Berg, who is nursing an injury but will be back in action for the semis. The USA will be challenged there by Korea that anchored by their star Kim Yeon-Koung edged Italy 3-1 (18-25, 25-21, 25-20, and 25-18) to return back to the top four after claiming bronze back at the Montreal Games in 1976.

All the results from Olympic matches can be found here:
Volleyball – Men
     Volleyball – Women

 

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