In a Group H preliminary phase match, played in Pasay City (Philippines), the Brazilian national team defeated the Czech Republic with a decisive 3:0 (25:11, 25:22, 25:18). Bernardinho's team confirmed their excellent performance after their success against China and practically secured a spot in the round of sixteen.
Match statistics
| Category | Brazil | Czech Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 41 | 30 |
| Block | 8 | 5 |
| Serve | 5 | 2 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 21 | 14 |
| Total points | 75 | 51 |
Brazil demonstrated complete superiority
aespecially in attack and on serve. The big difference came from the minimal number of unforced errors and the well-organized block, which stopped the main Czech attackers.
| Category | Brazil | Czech Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Digs | 48 | 39 |
| Reception | 41 | 63 |
| Ball distribution | 70 | 75 |
The Czech Republic showed stable reception (63 successful receives), but failed to convert in attack afterwards. Brazil compensated for a lower number of receptions with better playmaking by Fernando Kreling and effective finishing shots.
Top scorers
Alan (Brazil) – 12 pts.
Artur Bento (Brazil) – 11 pts.
Vasina (Czech Republic) – 14 pts.
Galabov (Czech Republic) – 9 pts.
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