Plamen Konstantinov’s side was controlling the game all the time except in the third set when the Olympic champions took the opportunity to decrease the lead.
However, in the fourth set we saw an amazing display from Bulgaria who simply smashed Brazil for a big celebration in Varna 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19).
Tsvetan Sokolov was the best player on the court, scoring 19 points. In Brazil, Renan Buiatti had 13 points.
Bulgaria now have 3-3 score, while Brazil have 4-2.
World League Group 1, Weekend 2, Day 3:
Italy – Russia 2-3 (33-31, 23-25, 25-21, 23-25, 10-15)
Poland – Canada 3-1 (25-21, 27-25, 20-25, 25-19 )
Serbia – Belgium 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-20)
France – USA 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21)
Iran – Argentina 3-2 (29-27, 25-20, 20-25, 23-25, 15-11)
Brazil – Bulgaria 1-3 (22-25, 19-25, 25-23, 19-25)
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