Despite the tandem of Maiko Kano and Saori Kimura confusing the Brazilian blockers on their attack in the second - alternating hitting on each side - Brazil adjusted their block to stamp out the Japanese tactic.
The Brazilian attackers took the opportunity to further their lead before Mizuho Ishida missed an attack that closed another set in favor of Brazil.
Brazil was wary of another Japanese uprising in the third set and although there were several attempts by the Japanese to extend rallies, Brazil made sure that they always came out on top. Japan tried to make a last minute run by narrowing the score only to find F. Garay' s spectacular hitting carry Brazil to the set win and victory.
"I am happy with this result. By winning we achieve a place at the semi-final of the FIVB World Grand Prix, which is our first goal for this competition," said Brazil head coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes. "We played very good especially in defense. It is always difficult to play against Japan, as shown in the second and third sets."
USA outplayed Italy defensively in the deciding set to clinch the victory in the five-set marathon later on Thursday.
"Italy is a strong team, and after the match yesterday there' s no question that they will come out strong today," USA head coach Hugh McCutcheon. "I am proud of my team. We had some moments that we weren' t at our best, yet our team still battled and was able to find the way to win. So we are very happy with the victory." ' Hooker scored 30 points for the United States while the Italians were by Simona Gioli with 28.
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