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Post by Reach on Aug 14, 2016 20:48:36 GMT -5
The women are fighting it out for top seed
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Post by Reach on Aug 14, 2016 20:51:25 GMT -5
And also I've never seen this setter for russia
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:04:56 GMT -5
Russia gave set #1 away ... and you thought the USA's tip coverage was bad
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Post by volleyguy on Aug 14, 2016 21:08:14 GMT -5
Both teams are looking good. In London, one team had to go home after this match-up, but either one, or both, of these teams are capable of making it far.
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Post by Reach on Aug 14, 2016 21:13:28 GMT -5
Our tip coverage is the one area where we have improved since London ... Glass is incredible. Murphy isn't great but the block is also better in front of her. I have high hopes If we face Braxil in the final because tips is how they beat us... We're not great but better than we've been
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:21:57 GMT -5
I feel like Russia's D is better this set, but Brazil's block has made up for it
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 14, 2016 21:24:36 GMT -5
Russia's passing is awful. Kosha ca hold her own, but Scherban? liability and there isn't a better second option there.
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:27:13 GMT -5
Now, Brazil's D is picking up, and Russia appears doomed.
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 14, 2016 21:28:09 GMT -5
Brazil is finding another level.. and it's scary.
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:31:59 GMT -5
Natalia with some bombs that have demoralized the former Union of Soviet Socialist States
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Post by Sbilo on Aug 14, 2016 21:32:43 GMT -5
Brazil up 2-0 in sets over Russia.
Here's what I think - Brazil is playing the best volleyball right now in the women's tournament. The emergence of Natalia and Leia just puts them on another level.
Russia is even playing very well with arguably one of the best trio hitters in Goncha, Koshe and Scherban. But man, Brazil looks unbeatable.
Just hoping China can upset them in the quarters. LOOOL
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Post by ironhammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:33:19 GMT -5
So who will Brazil face in the semi-final?
There is no question Brazil will make short work of China in the quarter-final (if China does face Brazil). The more relevant match is the semi-final. Who will they likely face?
And what can the US do to face down Brazil eventually?
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Post by Sbilo on Aug 14, 2016 21:36:29 GMT -5
Is "booing" really part of the Brazilian culture? That's just weird. I know its more of a culture thing but I've heard the Brazilian fans boo in almost every match (okay maybe except for Judo).
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Post by Reach on Aug 14, 2016 21:37:42 GMT -5
Brazil up 2-0 in sets over Russia. Here's what I think - Brazil is playing the best volleyball right now in the women's tournament. The emergence of Natalia and Leia just puts them on another level. Russia is even playing very well with arguably one of the best trio hitters in Goncha, Koshe and Scherban. But man, Brazil looks unbeatable. Just hoping China can upset them in the quarters. LOOOL I've watched Natalia play a lot... This is by far the best she's ever played... In this one match. The middles aren't doing snything. Braxil better than I thought they'd be but still not super impresses |
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:38:49 GMT -5
Natalia is unstoppable ... USA will have to pass dimes to beat BRA-zil in their own back yard
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