MACAU – And now Brazil. For the national women’s volleyball team coached by Velasco, here is the most difficult test of the Nations League. The Brazilian team travels at super speed: six victories in six races and first place. The Italians, on the other hand, won one less match, net of the only defeat against Poland on their debut. There is a desire to win against a big team.
7:40
Italy ahead 8-5
Gabi’s invasion on Egonu’s dunk. Azzurre still with a large lead: 8-4. Too bad for Syla’s wall which ends up outside.
7:38
Excellent start to the third set for Italy
Italy in confidence, also thanks to Egonu who always makes the difference. Super start: 7-3.
7:30
Italy-Brazil is 1-1: the Italians equalize the score!
Bosetti misses the serve, we are 25-25. Ana Cristina sends out the serve, Italy’s fourth set ball. Blue wall on Rosamaria’s slam. Here is the draw 1-1.
7:28
Antropova in action, Italy lead 25-24
Reception error, long ball from the Italians. Velasco angry about a refereeing error. We are at 24-24. Antropova smashes to the ground for the new Italian lead.
7:26
Brazil serves for a 24-23 draw
Egonu uses a caress this time! Double set point Italy. Brazil shortens, inside Antropova.
7:23
Italy ahead 23-22
Bomb from Egonu, who scores 22-22 and goes to serve. Fahr blocks well for the lead. Then time out.
7:21
Italy draws, we are at 21-21
One-two for Brazil with Rosamaria for 20-20. High pace and point after point. The Danesi first half was beautiful, but the opposing defense was a miracle. And it’s 21-20. Bosetti puts everything back on track.
7:19
Italy ahead 20-18
Winning dunk by Egonu that brings the Italians 18-17. Then Danesi’s block is the winner to make it 19-17. Gabi shortens, then Danesi again. 8-6pm.
7.15am
The second set, Italy tries
Brazil’s mistake with Ana Cristina and Italy’s first ace of the match. We are at 16-16.
7:11
Italy against Brazil, the first set
The first set goes to Brazil after a difficult start for Italy. The comeback, the draw 24 to 24. Then the Brazilians close thanks to two errors from the Italians and it ends 26-24.
