Brazil and Serbia lead the race in Rio 2016 women’s volleyball

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 9, 2016 – Defending Olympic champions and hosts Brazil are joined by Russia, Serbia and USA as the only undefeated teams of the Rio 2016 women’s volleyball tournament after round 2 of pool play.Brazil made short work of Argentina 3-0 (25-19, 25-11) in Pool A before a passionate sellout crowd at the iconic venue of the competition, the Maracanazinho.

Earlier on Monday, Russia had outlasted Korea 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 25-14) in a very tight game and London 2012 bronze medallists Japan had scored their first victory of Rio 2016 – a 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-17) affair over Cameroon. Serbia players celebrate their win over Puerto Rico Serbia doubled their wins in Pool B of the Olympic tournament with a 3-0 (29-27, 25-18, 25-20) sweep of Puerto Rico. The Balkan side, together with Brazil from Pool A, are the only two teams not to have dropped a single set yet.

Previously, China had bounced back from their opening day defeat in the hands of The Netherlands to destroy Italy 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-16). The Netherlands led 2-1 but failed to cause a second sensation in as many matches, eventually succumbing to reigning world champions USA 3-2 (18-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-20, 15-8).

Women’s pool play at Rio 2016 continues on Wednesday with round 3. The top four teams of each pool advance to the quarterfinals.

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