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Italy silence the Maracanazinho and sink Brazil’s hopes
- Updated: August 14, 2016
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 13, 2016 – Italy doused the fire of the Brazilian fans in the packed Maracazinho, coming back from a set down to beat the hosts 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15) and make Brazil’s outlook rather grim for a berth in the men’s volleyball quarterfinals of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Italy, the London 2012 bronze medallists, remain the only undefeated team across both pools and secure a top-place finish in Pool A regardless of the outcome of their last match, on Monday against Canada.The hosts, on the other hand, who are still hoping to go one better than their silver in London 2012, are now with their backs against the wall, tied with France, Canada and USA on 2-2 records. They face France on Monday night in a must-win …
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