The Brazilian women's national team demonstrated class and experience, decisively defeating Germany 3:0 (25:19, 26:24, 25:14) in a Nations League quarter-final clash played in the Polish city of Łódź.
The South Americans showed stable and confident play from the very beginning, not allowing a surprise from the Germans, despite their fighting spirit in the second set.
| Category | Brazil | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 39 | 36 |
| Blocks | 11 | 5 |
| Aces (serve) | 3 | 5 |
| Points from errors | 23 | 11 |
| Total points | 76 | 57 |
Although Germany showed better statistics in defense and game organization (more receptions and rallies), the team could not withstand Brazil's powerful attacks and stable block.
| Game element | Brazil | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Digs | 62 | 65 |
| Reception | 51 | 71 |
| Set distribution | 85 | 112 |
Germany with more receptions and sets (71 and 112) - shows that the defense is working, but there is a lack of finish in attack. Brazil is more balanced - fewer balls played, but more effectively converted. Digs are almost even (62:65) - Germany defends well, but fails to convert this into points.
Top scorers:
🇧🇷Rosamaria (#7) – 13 points
🇧🇷Gabi (#10) – 12 points
🇩🇪Alsmeier (#9) – 11 points
🇩🇪Stigrot (#10) – 8 points
What's next:
With this success, Brazil secures a place among the top four and confidently advances to the semifinals, where they will meet the team from Japan, which sensationally eliminated Turkey. Ze Roberto's team shows ambitions for the title, supported by impressive form and tactical maturity.
Germany is eliminated, but their performance in the tournament was commendable and gives hope for future successes on the international stage.
