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Post by c4ndlelight on Aug 17, 2016 10:15:38 GMT -5
I disagree... Brazil four years ago won the gold and then said that they proved that they clearly were the best team in the world .. I forget where I watched the interview but it was a big slam to the USA how they said it. I think Brazil forgets that they were almost out of the last Olympics too. Luck didn't strike twice. Berg and others also said USA was still a gold medal team. That's probably worse. |
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Post by kro2488 on Aug 17, 2016 11:08:57 GMT -5
There's gotta be some players in the junior leagues we haven't seen yet. Hoping one or two OHs are 6' 3" or taller to match USA, Russia, Chinese height. Really height's the main reason Brazil lost. Passing breakdowns and a major drop in overall consistentency was the reason, then China started playing better and scrapped for the win. |
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Post by redbeard2008 on Aug 17, 2016 11:11:32 GMT -5
Beware easy first set wins against a quality opponent. Brazil looked to have relaxed, but China fought back, and had a horse to ride. Hopefully a lesson the U.S. has learned.
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Post by vampiro on Aug 17, 2016 11:18:24 GMT -5
Thank you, China! Team USA will send you a really big basket for this.
And it seems, Jenny Lang Ping's revenge on Brazil is complete.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2016 11:18:31 GMT -5
So now the USA has to beat two teams twice to win gold. Not sure that's a good thing. At all.
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Post by ciscokeed on Aug 17, 2016 11:19:03 GMT -5
China made tough serves late in sets. Brazil missed serves late in sets. Turn those around and Brazil wins
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Post by kro2488 on Aug 17, 2016 13:18:44 GMT -5
So now the USA has to beat two teams twice to win gold. Not sure that's a good thing. At all. As long as we can control the ball well enough to use the middles we will be fine. I don't really see that changing. |
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 17, 2016 13:37:39 GMT -5
Good thing I recorded this match haha
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 17, 2016 13:43:42 GMT -5
Zhu Ting is second in scoring (2 points behind Sloetjes) and is the second most efficient hitter behind Akinradewo.
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Post by naujack85 on Aug 17, 2016 13:57:15 GMT -5
Zhu Ting is second in scoring (2 points behind Sloetjes) and is the second most efficient hitter behind Akinradewo. Unreal. |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Aug 17, 2016 14:03:17 GMT -5
Zhu Ting is second in scoring (2 points behind Sloetjes) and is the second most efficient hitter behind Akinradewo. Only 13 errors on 212 swings. That's amazing for an outlet OH, esp. given the competition. |
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 17, 2016 14:29:49 GMT -5
Zhu Ting is second in scoring (2 points behind Sloetjes) and is the second most efficient hitter behind Akinradewo. Only 13 errors on 212 swings. That's amazing for an outlet OH, esp. given the competition. She's 21 years of age and apparently she received/signed a deal to play for a club in Turkey for over a million dollars |
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Post by speegs13 on Aug 17, 2016 15:00:04 GMT -5
I wonder how China will respond against the Netherlands? China's young enough to have a letdown after a big upset, but I'm not gonna count out the coaching of JLP
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Post by nativevolley on Aug 17, 2016 15:13:33 GMT -5
Can someone upload this match to Youtube? That would be great...
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Post by Draco_MN on Aug 17, 2016 15:43:44 GMT -5
Brazil's gonna drop off for a while. Who do they have in reserve? It seems most of their current 12+ roster is late 20's to early 30's Sheilla, Jacqueline and Fabiana have announced their retirement from the National Team. Is this official or speculation? Just wondering if there's a release somewhere. |
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