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Brazil emphatically claimed a victory against China in a thrilling 3-0 match in the 2023 Volleyball Nations League, held yesterday. The scorelines were 25-19, 25-17, and 25-17, as Brazil showcased their exceptional attacking prowess and deft defence against a resilient Chinese side.
| Set | Brazil | China |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 |
| 2 | 25 | 17 |
| 3 | 25 | 17 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
The Brazilians maintained a high level of intensity and precision, backed by their offensive statistics of 38 attacks and 10 blocks. Their robust defensive play, with 34 successful digs, proved to be a challenge for the Chinese players to overcome. On the service line, Brazil maintained pressure, registering three serve aces in the match.
China, although unable to match Brazil’s momentum, did put forth a notable performance. They demonstrated their offensive skill with 32 attacks and three serve aces. Defensively, they were able to dig 25 times successfully. However, they fell short on blocking, with just three blocks registered.
The Brazilian players, with their distinctive contributions, significantly influenced the game’s outcome. Moreira Roque Felipe led Brazil’s offence with 12 attack points and added four block points, accumulating a total of 17 points. Rodrigues Pinto Otávio Henrique, with 11 points, and Souza Ricardo Lucarelli, with 8, also made significant contributions. Fernandes P.X. Cavalcante Adriano and Resende Gualberto Flavio were instrumental in maintaining Brazil’s dominance throughout the match.
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Moreira Roque Felipe | O | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | Rodrigues Pinto Otávio Henrique | MB | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | Souza Ricardo Lucarelli | OH | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | Fernandes P.X.Cavalcante Adriano | OH | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Resende Gualberto Flavio | MB | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
For China, Wang Bin was the top scorer with 11 points, including nine attack points. Zhang Jingyin and Wang Dongchen each contributed to the Chinese tally, with nine and six points, respectively. Yu Yuantai and Zhai Dejun also played pivotal roles in the Chinese offence, although it was not enough to overcome the Brazilians.
| Player No | Player Name | Position | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Wang Bin | OH | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | Zhang Jingyin | OH | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Wang Dongchen | MB | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | Yu Yuantai | OH | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Zhai Dejun | OH | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
