Brazil Has Made One of the GREATEST Comeback in Womens Volleyball History
This is the GREATEST Comeback in Women s Volleyball History Nagoya, Japan, October 11, 2018 Tandara Caixeta scored a matchhigh 24 points as Brazil beat Japan 32 (2325, 1625, 2826, 2521, 1511) in the second round at the FIVB Women s World Championship on Thursday night. Fernanda Rodrigues had 20 points and Gabriela Guimaraes contributed 17 in the victory for Brazil. Sarina Koga had 23 points for Japan in the loss. Brazil was eliminated from advancing despite the victory, while Japan moved into the final six of the tournament. Japan staged an epic rally in the first set to clinch advancement, scoring eight of the final nine points to take it 2523. Japan relied on their speed and good reception early in the contest, but the power and blocking of their opponents proved decisive in the final three sets. The hosts appeared headed for a threeset victory when Brazil turned the tables after staving off match points in the third set. Br
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