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PRESS RELEASE 13/09/2009


Brazil repeat as champions of Final Four Cup

LIMA, Peru, September 13, 2009 – Brazil successfully defended the crown by defeating USA 25-17, 25-16, 25-27, 25-19 in the final match of the II Final Four Women’s Volleyball Cup played at Eduardo Dibos Coliseum on Sunday.

 

Regiane Bidias led four Brazilians in double figures with 22 points, Adenizia Silva had 15 and Welissa Gonzaga and Caroline Gattaz contributed 14 and 10 points respectively.

 

“I am very happy about winning the tournament again. The team responded well to our plan in every game and I am satisfied with the girls,” said Brazilian coach Paulo Barros.

 

Hugh McCutcheon said he was also satisfied with the performance of his team. “We could work in some areas and do evaluations for our next event, the NORCECA continental. I am OK with the job done by the girls,” he said.
 

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