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PostPosted: 08/01/12 7:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Korea swept Brazil Shocked

The matchup between Russia and Italy for top spot in the other group may actually turn into "who wants to lose most." I can assure you neither team wants to face Brazil in the quarterfinal.

USA displayed their depth today. Hodge was not human today and Dani Scott came in and brought a calming, strong presence. Very excited to see this team play throughout the tournament! They are just fun to watch!



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PostPosted: 08/02/12 3:29 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I can't believe the Brazil match.

Team USA is looking very strong. Hooker and Tom are sweet to watch.



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PostPosted: 08/05/12 9:30 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Japan beating GB pretty soundly. The Japanese passing is still exceptional!



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PostPosted: 08/05/12 3:11 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Turkey's defense is incredible. USA dominating.



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PostPosted: 08/05/12 3:14 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
bullsky wrote:
Turkey's defense is incredible. USA dominating.


This is a really fun match to watch...almost ideal because the US isn't in danger (so I don't stress) but some really great play by Turkey!



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PostPosted: 08/05/12 3:28 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
TigerVol wrote:
This is a really fun match to watch...almost ideal because the US isn't in danger (so I don't stress) but some really great play by Turkey!

Potentially not having your starting setter available going forward -- and only carrying one backup -- is worth at least a small amount of stress...
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PostPosted: 08/05/12 3:48 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Hope Berg is okay, I am not confident in Thompson at all, especially against the russians and Italians. Costagrande and Gamova will abuse her at the net. Confused
Really wish the coaches went with Alisha Glass instead on the roster.
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PostPosted: 08/05/12 5:08 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
p_d_swanson wrote:
TigerVol wrote:
This is a really fun match to watch...almost ideal because the US isn't in danger (so I don't stress) but some really great play by Turkey!

Potentially not having your starting setter available going forward -- and only carrying one backup -- is worth at least a small amount of stress...


Yep but hadn't happened when I posted.

I've torn my Achilles and there was nothing about the look on her face or her movement that suggested a tear...that said it is kind of a key body part so certainly doesn't take a critical injury to mess her up for the next week.

Hope it was one of those things that is more scary than damaged.



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PostPosted: 08/07/12 11:02 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Japan defeated China 3-2 in the Opening Quarterfinal Matchup. Was an exciting third set.

Right now Russia and Brazil tied 1-1, with Brazil leading 3-1 early in the thrid set.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 11:39 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Brazilian crowd really getting in to it now!! Very Happy Love their energy. Seems to be helping give the team some momentum. Russia just can't pass to save their lives right now.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 12:12 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
BAD CALL for Brazil!!! Ball was clearly in, but called out...
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 12:23 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Another great 5 setter!! What determination by both teams to not give up keeping the final set going to 21-19.

Brazil wins 3-2 over Russia to advance to the Semifinal round to play Japan.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 12:28 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Wow, fight off six match points to get the win. Terrific battle...
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 1:32 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Amazing quarterfinals so far. I feel bad for China and Russia, both have tons of players that played their last match ever. But yay for Japan and Brazil.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 2:36 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Domincan Republic giving the USA all it can handle here in the 3rd set.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 2:40 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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Wow, fight off six match points to get the win. Terrific battle...

Crazy stuff. Thought about all the times Russia beat us when we were superior. 'Bout damn time they gave one away.



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PostPosted: 08/07/12 2:41 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
USA sweeps Dominican Republic 3-0 to advance to the Semifinals.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 4:35 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Kim Yeon Koung is amazing!
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 4:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Korea defeats Italy 3-1 to advance to the Semifinal round and face USA.
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PostPosted: 08/07/12 4:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
South Korea upsets Italy to advance and play Brazil. I see a Brazil-USA rematch in the final.



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PostPosted: 08/07/12 5:02 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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South Korea upsets Italy to advance and play Brazil. I see a Brazil-USA rematch in the final.


IMO Japan can beat Brazil.
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PostPosted: 08/08/12 12:06 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
toad455 wrote:
South Korea upsets Italy to advance and play Brazil. I see a Brazil-USA rematch in the final.


Wrong. Brazil plays Japan. USA faces Korea.



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PostPosted: 08/09/12 9:32 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
USA takes the first set from Korea, 25-20, with Berg back in the starting lineup today. Quite disappointing that NBC didn't see fit to air this match on any of its channels...
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PostPosted: 08/09/12 9:34 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
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USA takes the first set from Korea, 25-20, with Berg back in the starting lineup today. Quite disappointing that NBC didn't see fit to air this match on any of its channels...


And make us miss out on synchronized swimming and dressage? Perish the thought!



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PostPosted: 08/09/12 9:43 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
So is there anywhere I can the USA - Korea match streamed ? This is the first event I've really made plans to watch live and it's not on .
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