Paris – Italy – Brazil This will be no ordinary volleyball challenge, let alone today’s match that opens an Olympic tournament that promises to be particularly balanced. A group of By Georgethe world champion, wants to break the spell to get the gold medal in the Games that he never achieved. The dream chase begins with Brazil, the national team that defeated the Azzurri in the Rio 2016 final: Follow the match live.
14:03
Italy – Brazil 24-24 (1-0)
Brazil cancel out three set points with great quality. On the last point, touch of the block, super defense by Flavio and perfect counter attack.
14:00
Italy – Brazil 23-21 (1-0)
Too many mistakes for Italy, Brazil back in the race: De Giorgi’s timeout is essential.
13:57
Italy – Brazil 21-17 (1-0)
Galassi’s good run of service takes us up. Italy are good so far, Lavia scores the point 21-17.
13:52
Italy – Brazil 16-13 (1-0)
Block and Ace, like Darlan, Gianluca Galassi lifts Italy to +3 over Brazil.
13:48
Italy – Brazil 12-12 (1-0)
Darlan carries Brazil on his shoulders, which forces this boy: first the strong diagonal from place 2, then the ace. Italy must find the countermeasure to stop him.
13:44
Italy – Brazil 10-7 (1-0)
Double block from Rosso, Italy respond on the pitch to some questionable refereeing decisions.
13:40
Italy – Brazil 6-3 (1-0)
Good start for Italy then Brazil respond with Darlan.
13:33
Italy wins the first set 25-23!
Crazy coverage by Brazil on the net, even with the header the ball remains alive, but then it is Italy who takes the group point. 25-23 is made by an extraordinary block by Lavia who scores the third goal: 1-0 Italy.
13:28
Italy-Brazil 22-22
Italy protests: Micheletto’s high ball looks like a handball, the referee doesn’t see it and awards the point to Brazil.
13:24
Italy-Brazil 19-19
Brutal block from Galassi, wins singles match in the middle!
13:21
Italy-Brazil 17-18
The Brazilians defend very well and on the counterattack they hurt Italy: ruthless from the middle Lucas, precise Lucarelli, strong Lille. The challenge requested by coach Bernardinho fails, and the Azzurri maintain -1.
13:14
Italy-Brazil 11-12
Italy’s reaction! The reception is adjusted, we build well and Micheletto is done: the last point is a velvet ball from the blue tape that is behind the wall. Timeout for Brazil.
13:11
Italy – Brazil 6-10
Darlan is on fire, unlike Brazil, he penetrates the wall of Italy and its defense and advances over the Azzurri: +4.
13:06
Italy – Brazil 4-6
We suffer in reception, De Giorgi calls the first timeout. Back on the pitch, Micheletto wins with his left foot and blocks Romano.
13:00
+++ Italy and Brazil start +++
Hexagram announced: Here we go, the players enter the field. Italy and Brazil begin!
12:45
The New Look: What Italy Risks
A new and strange format in Olympic volleyball provides for three groups of four which will determine the eight qualifiers for the quarter-finals. After being drawn with Brazil and Poland, our national team must avoid mistakes to avoid the risk of finding one of the opponents in the quarter-finals.
12:30
Italy Group: Calendar
Italy are in Group B alongside Brazil, European champions Poland and Egypt. After their opening match against the Brazilians, the Azzurri will take on the Egyptians on July 30 at 9am and the Poles on August 3 at 5pm. Olympic Games Calendar
12:15
What time does Italy-Brazil start and where to see it?
The first Group B match between Italy and Brazil is scheduled for 1pm, and will be broadcast live on Eurosport, Sky (channel 257), Discovery+, Sky Go, NOW, Dazn and Prime Video.
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