Nagoya, Japan - Beijing Olympic silver medallists Brazil became the first team to defence the World Grand Champions Cup men's volleyball when they outgunned Japan on Monday.
The Brazilian men, who won the tournament in 1997 and 2005, powered their way through to a 25-12, 26-24, 25-22 victory for their third title in the six-team round robin competition.
"In the tournament as a whole, Brazil had our ups and downs but when we needed to be stable in the big matches we played better. That is the most important thing," said Brazilian coach Bernardo Rezende.
"Right now we are going to have a party tonight but from tomorrow I must start thinking how to build a stronger team for next year's World League and the World Championship," he added.
Captain Gilberto Godoy Filho said: "Brazil played one of the best matches today, because it was like a final and I know what happens in the Brazilian players' mind. We have a little bit more experience in taking the moments in the set to win the game." ~ Source: India Times
The Brazilian men, who won the tournament in 1997 and 2005, powered their way through to a 25-12, 26-24, 25-22 victory for their third title in the six-team round robin competition.
"In the tournament as a whole, Brazil had our ups and downs but when we needed to be stable in the big matches we played better. That is the most important thing," said Brazilian coach Bernardo Rezende.
"Right now we are going to have a party tonight but from tomorrow I must start thinking how to build a stronger team for next year's World League and the World Championship," he added.
Captain Gilberto Godoy Filho said: "Brazil played one of the best matches today, because it was like a final and I know what happens in the Brazilian players' mind. We have a little bit more experience in taking the moments in the set to win the game." ~ Source: India Times
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