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TOKYO, Japan - Brazil edged the Dominican
Republic in five sets 3-2 (22-25, 25-17, 25-13,
22-25, 15-12) in a Group A women's volleyball
match at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Tuesday.
It was the second victory for Brazil, which
previously beat South Korea (3-0) while the
Dominican Republic fell for the second time
after succumbing to Serbia (0-3).
The Brazilians dominated in attacks (72-65) and
serves (9-1), while the Dominicans took a slight
advantage in blocks (10-9). The winners made 16
errors against 21 of the losers.
Fernanda Garay with 26 points was the best for
Brazil, followed by Gabriela Guimaraes (20),
Caroline Gattaz (17) and Tandara Caixeta (10).
Brayelin Martínez was the top Dominican with 24
points (three blocks) and her sister Jineiry
seconded her with 15 (3 blocks).
Yonkaira Peña and Gaila González had 12 each. |
