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Brazil - USA (World Grand Prix 2013, full match)

voleifuturo 2013-08-05 • 2760 views • 6
 
Match between Brazil and United States was shorter than match between Russia and Poland, but not less thrilling. American players had good game, but since the half of second set their game level dropped significantly. Important moment was substitution by Fabiana Claudino, impact on game had also double substitutions with Fabiola (Josefa Souza) and Sheilla Castro. Best scorers became Brazilian wing-spikers: Gabriela Guimaraes and Fernanda Garay (both 14 points). “It was an important test to our focus, to our confidence. It showed us what we need to improve”, said Ze Roberto. “We didn’t have a good performance on the first set, but we could solve it from the second set on and then things worked out. We were worried about how many points we were going to make here in Campinas. The qualification for the Finals will be really tough. But we had good results and we definitely can finish the first phase in the top six”, he added.

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HCLTBR 331 6
10 years ago
+6
I wouldn’t say so, Handan. Jaqueline is a solid player. Doing what she did in an Olympic final is fantastic, it requires a strong character. Besides, Brazil completely dominated Team USA, at some point it was like a pitbull playing with a doll. Please, watch Brazil’s 14th point in the fourth set of the final, it summarizes well the game pace: The Americans trying so hard to stay alive and the Brazilians outsmarting them. I agree with you about the Turkish MBs. Team Turkey would be a real threat to the powerhouses if they had better middles. Regarding the setter, apart from being incredibly beautiful, Naz Aydemir is still young and will get better every season. The Turks missed a big opportunity to grab three points as they lost to Japan in Ankara. I don’t think they can beat China this coming weekend, and then Italy on the next. The Turkish ride to the WGP finals is a bit complicated.
handanTR 81 5
10 years ago
+5
Ah what Jaqueline did was miracle considering how unclutch she is :) Biggest suprise ever :) Neslihan is still there but I think she is just playing so so in the last 2 season .She is severely outplayed by Brakocevic in Turkish league. Polen will be a good alternative for her. Setter Naz is in her way to become one of the best players in her position . Outside hitters such as Gözde and Neriman are above average, we have very good liberos but the major problem for the team is MB position. Turkey has very ordinary players in that position. This is perhaps the reason why they couldn't win despite having a strong squad. unfortunately there aren't many new faces :((
HCLTBR 331 6
10 years ago
+8
Lang Ping is building a really strong team. After some bad results in the last cycle, China reappears stronger on their way to Rio 2016. IMO, McCutcheon biggest mistake was Nicole Davis, what a crappy libero. Brazil had a party serving on her. Although I really like Alisha Glass, she couldn’t have stopped Brazil in that final. Jaqueline destroyed the Americans. I was disappointed during the timeouts as the only thing I heard from McCutcheon was, “Let’s go, girls! You’re warriors, you can make it”. Hey dude, what about some guidance, a few instructions? Meanwhile, on the Brazilian side, José Roberto Guimarães was superb, pointing out every flaw on the American squad, after a disastrous first set by the Brazilians. As for Karch Kiraly, I hope he goes well, but not so well, if you know what I mean. ;-) What about the Turkish girls, Handan? Any new faces? Neslihan Darnel keeps being their main star?
handanTR 81 5
10 years ago
+3
Gabi is fabulous but the real star of the next generation is Zhu Ting from China. She is already a dominating offensive force. McCutcheon biggest mistake was not bringing Glass to London. Kiraly: Take a deep breath! I know good things are gonna happen :)
HCLTBR 331 6
10 years ago
+7
What a great weekend for women’s vball, with lots of good matches. Brazil’s pool was a tough one with USA and Russia. The Polish girls could have beaten the Russians, but the Polacas lacked consistency in the end. Russia has some room for improvement. Brazil and USA made the last two Olympic finals and also the last three WGP finals. Yesterday both teams’ defense delighted fans once more. I must say I didn’t expect Brazil to play so solid, since coach José Roberto Guimarães (ZRG) is just getting started, we’re missing a lot of players, and the Americans have been longer on the road this season. Poor Karch Kiraly! I felt bad for him sometimes, like when Brazil scored eight points in a row. He and ZRG are so “zen” that I was afraid their players could take a nap during a timeout. Talking about “zen people”, Bernardinho must be proud. Many people laughed when he said Gabriela, a 1,76m left side who just turned 19, was gonna be one of the best players in the world by 2016. Last season, at 18, she put Logan Tom on the bench, and now, three years before the Olympics, she has already showed some talent. Any vball fan would enjoy watching Gabi play. Her class and smartness makes you wonder if she’s some experienced player. Her height and skinny body wouldn’t make you suspect you’re facing some real talent. Our “Bosetti” maybe will become better than the original one from Italy. The Americans have a great team. I’m sure we’ll see many more finals involving Brazil and USA. Alisha Glass is back and she’s way more skilled and faster than Lindsay Berg. That opposite Murphy is pretty good. That Russian girl Obmochaeva needs a shrink despite her talent – she’s a great opposite, too bad she has such a nasty attitude. Russia presented some really talented girls for this cycle. Zaryazhko will definitely be a top MB, joining a small club that has now players like Thaisa (BRA), Fabiana (BRA), Akirandewo (USA) and Fürst (GER). I usually criticize the Russian setters (it’s hard to forget Chinese Kun Feng laughing at Sheshenina and Akulova in the last decade), but that Matienko will help the Russians to make the opponents life harder.
bitkaPL 673 10
10 years ago
+5
really nice game! i regret that USA coach didn't do sth when they started to lose. i mean during whole match he was focus on good things when in fact he sould say what was wrong

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