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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In a thrilling match at the Maracanãzinho stadium, the Brazilian national volleyball team defeated Serbia 3-1 (25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22) in the Men’s Volleyball Nations League. The atmosphere was electric, with 9,460 spectators cheering on the home team.
Brazil’s victory was fueled by a strong offensive performance, led by Darlan, who scored an impressive 22 points. Leal and Mauricio also made significant contributions, adding 17 and 14 points, respectively. Serbia fought valiantly, with Atanasijević leading their attack with 14 points, followed by Perić with 12 points and Kujundžić with 10 points.
| Teams | Sets 1 | Sets 2 | Sets 3 | Sets 4 | Sets 5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRB | 21 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 88 | |
| BRA | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
Individual Player Statistics
| Team | No. | Name | Position | Attacks | Blocks | Serves | Opponent Errors | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRB | 14 | Atanasijević | OP | 24 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| SRB | 12 | Perić | OH | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| SRB | 10 | Kujundžić | OH | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| BRA | 28 | Darlan | OP | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| BRA | 9 | Leal | OH | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| BRA | 19 | Mauricio | OH | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
The match was a display of skill, athleticism, and determination from both sides. Brazil’s win solidifies their position in the Nations League standings, while Serbia will look to bounce back in their next match.
