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Post by ironhammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:41:29 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 think I am more likely to win the lottery than for China to upset Brazil.  Come on, get real. The key match is the semi-final for Brazil. What (if anything) can the US do to improve their chances against Brazil. |
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:46:19 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 think I am more likely to win the lottery than for China to upset Brazil. Come on, get real. The key match is the semi-final for Brazil. What (if anything) can the US do to improve their chances against Brazil. Serve like Banshees and hope Brazil is a Shankopotamus |
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Post by Sbilo on Aug 14, 2016 21:47:41 GMT -5
Goncharova looks pissed right now.
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 14, 2016 21:50:39 GMT -5
Well the thing about Russia is this: Kosha, Goncha, and if anyone else can score a point, great. They aren't quick.
I will say that this is the absolute best I've seen Brazil play since 2008. (but only in this match) And, perhaps ironically, they have yet to lose a set.
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:50:59 GMT -5
Russia is on life support, 17-12
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Post by Reach on Aug 14, 2016 21:52:09 GMT -5
Well the thing about Russia is this: Kosha, Goncha, and if anyone else can score a point, great. They aren't quick. I will say that this is the absolute best I've seen Brazil play since 2008. (but only in this match) Exactly. Hopefully this will be there best match and they'll go back to the Normal level of just good. usa isn't going to underestimate them this time if we meet in the final, Last time we got cocky and they got hot and we didn't know how to respond. I don't generally like Karch but one thing is certain, he's developed his team and plan of attack around facing Brazil at the Olympics. |
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Post by Sbilo on Aug 14, 2016 21:54:30 GMT -5
Marichev is mad. Hahaha
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Post by ironhammer on Aug 14, 2016 21:55:42 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). Probably. It could be their "spectator culture". Or alternatively, maybe just a lack of sportsmanship. I don't think it can be attributed to a low level of "development" either. Even in Beijing, where the Chinese have a comparable level of income as average Brazillians, there were not nearly as many boos against foreign competitors as in Rio. Maybe its just down to a lack of understanding and appreciation of civility and manners. I would not be surprised if that is true. We are talking about a city with rampant and endemic crime. A country with dysfunctional governance and a contracting economy. Given that kind of bleak background, perhaps civility is the last thing on these spectator's minds. In fact, it could be, in their view, a great way to release their frustrations with booing. |
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Post by Sbilo on Aug 14, 2016 21:56:03 GMT -5
I will say that this is the absolute best I've seen Brazil play since 2008. (but only in this match) And, perhaps ironically, they have yet to lose a set. The last time Brazil didn't lose a set in the prelims was 8 years ago. And we all know what happened in the finals that Olympics. This is scary. |
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 14, 2016 22:02:00 GMT -5
Brazil is human. 22-20 BRA. They gave up a lot of points.
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Post by hammer on Aug 14, 2016 22:03:59 GMT -5
Brazil is human. 22-20 BRA. They gave up a lot of points. Their coach put in a couple of subs at around 20-13 ... it backfired, but Brazil pulled it out 25-21 after reinserting its starters |
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 14, 2016 22:04:41 GMT -5
I will say that this is the absolute best I've seen Brazil play since 2008. (but only in this match) And, perhaps ironically, they have yet to lose a set. The last time Brazil didn't lose a set in the prelims was 8 years ago. And we all know what happened in the finals that Olympics. This is scary. But this time around Brazil's pool is weak. |
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Post by midnightblue on Aug 14, 2016 22:05:39 GMT -5
Brazil sweeps. The drawing of lots will happen in 15 minutes. Stay tuned.
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Post by volleyguy on Aug 14, 2016 22:12:58 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). Probably. It could be their "spectator culture". Or alternatively, maybe just a lack of sportsmanship. I don't think it can be attributed to a low level of "development" either. Even in Beijing, where the Chinese have a comparable level of income as average Brazillians, there were not nearly as many boos against foreign competitors as in Rio. Maybe its just down to a lack of understanding and appreciation of civility and manners. I would not be surprised if that is true. We are talking about a city with rampant and endemic crime. A country with dysfunctional governance and a contracting economy. Given that kind of bleak background, perhaps civility is the last thing on these spectator's minds. In fact, it could be, in their view, a great way to release their frustrations with booing. Thank you. You can step off the soapbox now. |
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Post by ironhammer on Aug 14, 2016 22:16:11 GMT -5
Probably. It could be their "spectator culture". Or alternatively, maybe just a lack of sportsmanship. I don't think it can be attributed to a low level of "development" either. Even in Beijing, where the Chinese have a comparable level of income as average Brazillians, there were not nearly as many boos against foreign competitors as in Rio. Maybe its just down to a lack of understanding and appreciation of civility and manners. I would not be surprised if that is true. We are talking about a city with rampant and endemic crime. A country with dysfunctional governance and a contracting economy. Given that kind of bleak background, perhaps civility is the last thing on these spectator's minds. In fact, it could be, in their view, a great way to release their frustrations with booing. Thank you. You can step off the soapbox now. Hehehe. |
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