Brazil on top form in lead up to World League debut
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After its sixth place finish in last year's World League, the Brazilian team is looking to win its tenth World League title this year. |
Moscow, Russia,
June 3, 2013 – In preparation for their 2013 World League debut, Brazil and
Russia played each other in two friendly matches over the past weekend on the
home courts of the Dynamo Moscow Club. Brazil won both matches, taking the first
on Saturday with a score of 25-17, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23 and the second, 25-20, 25-20,
19-25, 25-17.
On June 7, Brazil will
face home team Poland at the Torwar Hall in Warsaw in the first pool A match of
the season. Russia will also be gearing
up for its home match against Iran scheduled to take place in Kaliningrad the
same day.
In his assessment
of the two matches in Moscow, Brazil’s libero Mario Jr. said, "These
friendlies are important preparation at the beginning of the World League. The
games helped us a lot and I think the team will be ready for next week when we
start the long walk that lies ahead."
His team-mate Dante
was also pleased with the performance of the Brazilian team in the friendlies
held this weekend. "The team is well prepared. The team is focused, well-structured
and we are creating a game format with the new cycle that begins now. The two
friendlies were very good for our team. We played against a selection that is heavy
on serve and blocking. We won both games and we are now at full strength to begin
the World League,” said Dante.
Sunday’s friendly match
also provided an occasion to formally congratulate the winner of the “Share you
story! Share your moments!” sweepstakes, carried out through the FIVB Heroes
programme.
Liza Koloskova from
Russia, submitted the winning essay which outlined her views on the question, “Which
FIVB Hero did impress you the most and why?” Citing FIVB Hero from Germany, Laura Ludwig
as her favourite player, Liza wrote, “She is the one who inspires me to work
hard towards a successful future. Due to her and all the FIVB Heroes I hope to
maybe win an Olympic gold medal myself someday.”
At the end of
Sunday’s match, Liza had the opportunity to meet FIVB President, Dr. Ary S.
Graça F° and other players.
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