Opposite Ryan Sclater was in top form in the match, tallying 19 points (17 kills, two blocks). He got great help from outside hitters Nicolas Hoag and Stephen Maar, who added 13 and 12 points, respectively. Brazil had outside hitter Adriano Xavier, with 15 points, and middle blocker Octavio Pinto, with 12, as their main scorers.
“We have to stay focused and keep going in order to be ready for the VNL,” Sammelvuo said after the match. “We will take it day by day and keep building.”
On Friday, Brazil fought back and got a four-set (25-21, 24-26, 25-18, 25-23) win, leaving Gatineau with a positive result.
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