The Brazilian women’s volleyball team has emerged as a dominant force in the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a perfect record in the group stage with a decisive 3-0 victory over Poland on Sunday, August 4. The team, led by coach José Roberto Guimarães, showcased their prowess by winning all sets (25-21, 38-36, 25-14), maintaining their streak of not losing a single set throughout the tournament.The match against Poland was particularly notable for its intense second set, which Brazil won 38-36 after a thrilling point-by-point battle. Team captain Gabi Guimaraes played a crucial role, scoring the winning point on the 11th set point and contributing a total of 21 points to the victory. Rosamaria Montibeller also shone with 18 points, while Thaisa’s blocks proved instrumental in securing the win.This triumph solidifies Brazil’s position as the top team in Group B and sets the stage for their quarterfinal match against the Dominican Republic, scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, at 8:00 AM (Brasília time). The team’s perfect record puts them in a strong position as they enter the knockout phase, with coach Guimarães expressing confidence in their preparation and morale.However, team captain Gabi remains cautious, stating, ‘We can’t take anything from the group stage. Now we’re zero… Regardless of what happened in the classification phase, we start from scratch, focus on the Dominican Republic, and have only one day to prepare’. This mindset reflects the team’s determination to maintain their momentum as they progress in the tournament.The other quarterfinal matchups will feature China vs. Turkey, USA vs. Poland, and Italy vs. Serbia, setting the stage for an exciting phase of the women’s volleyball competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Key points
- Brazil’s women’s volleyball team won all matches in the group stage without losing a set.
- They defeated Poland 3-0 (25-21, 38-36, 25-14) in their final group match.
- Brazil will face the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 6.
- Gabi Guimaraes was a standout player, scoring 21 points in the match against Poland.
