Posts by akitoakie

What happened last night was alarming. With Natalia out, Brazil lost tehir main fire power. However, the other attackers should not stop playing well. Lorenne went ghost completely.

However, knowing that we still have Drussyla as back up kinda ease things up for a bit. And instead of Amanda, I will focus on Tainara. Amanda is the new Sassa imo. Instead of focusing on her and wasting the OH spot, it is better to train the second libero to be serving sub like Brazil used to do with Camila. Gabi, Natalia, and Drussyla are strong line up of OHs and if Garay decideds to come back, it will be a grueling foursome.

Macris & Roberta should stay as starter from now on. No more Dani Lins.

Padar wrote:

I feel so bad for Brazil, they could almost taste the money, then it slipped away

Poor Natalia and Carol

Drews is really a revelation in the VNL, she was so so during club season, and now she's making a name for herself

USa hsa finally their go to hitter on that position, after Destinee left. we might see the resurrection of the USA women's NT in the upcoming years.

Brazil need another stong OH. Drussyla needs to come back really fast and get her groove back. having her here tonight might make a difference. Gabi and Natalia need good backups - and Amanda and Tainara are not it.

jaeden85 wrote:

Oh Carol. your 3rd MB position is on the rocks. lol

she just came back from a long holiday so I understand her rocky performance. the mistake i think was letting her play on the finals only. if she was there lsat week, they would have more time to establish the connection and get her blocking rhythm back.

Poor Brazil. They have the gold medal on their hands and it slipped away.

Kinda funny that once Natalia out of the play, Brazil lost most of their fire power - Gabi is the only one left. Lorenne has no impact at all this set.

Annie Drews is the new Boskovic/Egonu in terms of all-ball-to-her.

sloth wrote:

We have Drussyla and Garay(i think she isnt retired) but both are injured

oh I almost forgot about Drussyla. I miss her brilliant tips.

Does Brazil has any other great OH other than Gabi & Natalia?

Brazil only needs 1 set to win the gold, USA needs 1 set to have a 50-50 chance to win the gold. Brazil needs to take advantage of this.

Sidney wrote:

Brazil won a set after losing 21x19 when Natalia was already outside the court. Please.

I am referring to the bigger picture here. Not particularly on this match onluy.

Does USA played much better with Jordan on court or Brazil playing worse without Natalia?

Brazil is in much trouble if they can't play well without Natalia.

Rains wrote:

Tijane Drews vs Gabi Ting is a nice match-up. lol

Don't forget Lorenne Egonu.

USA might run away with this set. Natalia absence is much needed.

OK that was the first fast attac kfrom Gabi. I need more of that, please.

Sidney wrote:

She played in Osasco but was the sub for Hooker. She will play as the main OPP in Barueri this year.

Playing in Barueri under Ze Roberto will help her a lot towards Tokyo.

beri wrote:

where does Lorenne play/did play last season.

And was she starter + how did she do?

I'd appreciate answer to these questions.

she was in Osasco and was benched all season long. and when she did came in, she didn't have that much impact. that's why a lot of people have doubt on her when she was invited to play in VNL.

arrekusu wrote:

4 errors from USA and 5 from Brazil for Set 2. Take notes Turkey

LMFAO didn't they made like 30+ errors against China?

arrekusu wrote:

Brazil is on fireSo two revenges for today?

They humiliated Turkey on the semi and on track to grab the gold.

nix_nech wrote:

Looks like they can. This new Brazil team doesn't depend too much on one particular attacker.

That is very true. What I like about this Brazil team is the sets distribution, kudos to the setters. Everyone come to play. Lorenne, Mara, Natalia are all deadly weapons on court. And now Gabi is getting her groove back.

sandianando wrote:

She's just too good in this final round, I can't understand

Me too. All of a sudden she is playing very well.