Brazil are the first team to advance to the final of the 2021 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League after taking down Japan 3-1 (25-15, 25-23, 29-31, 25-16) in the first of Thursday's semifinals at Italy's Adriatic resort of Rimini.
VNL 2021
Blazing Brazil overwhelm Japan for back-to-back VNL final
Tandara scores match high of 23 as South Americans outblock Asians
Published 04:43, 24 Jun 2021
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Bia, Fe Garay, Carol Gattaz, Gabi, Macris and Tandara (hidden behind Macris) celebrate as Brazil bring down Japan in the first semifinal of the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.
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Macris makes a flying dig to keep the ball in play as Brazil advance to the final of the 2021 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League.
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Brazil double block by Tandara and Bia stops Mayu Ishikawa in the semifinals of the 2021 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League.