China added on its winning streak, one step closer to the tournament title. The silver medal will be decided between USA and Brazil. If USA wins tomorrow’s match, they will sure be the silver medalist. Otherwise, Brazil still holds the chance subject to set ratio.
China vs Russia
3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-20)
China continued to adopt the full OG champion lineup in today’s game while Russia’s head coach made it clear to let inexperienced young players who were not used in previous matches to play such as Evdokimova, Voronkova and Parubets.
As per Kuzyutkin in the post-match press conference, they are still preparing the team for World Championship 2018. And he expected to lose today against the best prepared team China.
Brazil vs Korea
3-0 (25-15, 25-10, 25-23)
Without a big surprise, Brazil recovered from their two five-set losses to China and Japan, and defeated Korea in straight sets.
Technically, the Brazillians demonstrated better performance in all areas. Tandara had an all-around game with 13 attacks, three blocks and three aces to lead the Brazilian double-digit scorers. Rosamaria Montibeller, Natalia Pereira and Ana Carolina scored 15, 11 and 10 points, respectively. Lee Jaeyong made a solo effort for Korea with 16 points.
USA vs Japan
3-2 (22-25, 25-21, 26-28, 25-21, 15-12)
Host team Japan gave another five set thriller to its opponents today after Brazil but they did not prevail at last this time round.
Drews scored 22 points, including 19 attacks and three blocks, while seasoned players Jordan Larson and Kimberly Hill helped out with 18 and 17 points, respectively. Mami Uchiseto and Yurie Nabeya made 17 and 15 points on a losing effort. The NORCECA side had 17 blocks that caused trouble for the Japanese attackers in the crucial moments of the match.
Matches replay
China vs Russia
Brazil vs Korea
USA vs Japan
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