2016 FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD TOUR FINALS
- September 14-18, 2016
- Toronto, Canada
- Schedule/results
- Tournament Central
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- VolleyMob Bracket Breakdown
Brazilian pair Larissa Maestrini and Talita Antunes take down Argentinian duo Ana Gallay and Georgina Klug 2-0 (21-17, 21-17)
The first set was a back and forth showdown, with six ties early on in the set, at 7-7 Argentina began to pull away taking a 12-9 lead. The Brazilian pair fought back to tie the set up again at 14-14. Off two Talita kills and a Larissa ace, it put the pair up 16-14. From there the Brazilians took off, finishing the set 21-17.
The second set went similarly, with a close battle and multiple ties. At 11-11, Brazil took charge, going on a 6-2 run making it a 17-13 game. Argentina couldn’t hang and dropped the match 21-17.
What @gallayklug have planned for their remaining time in Canada ???? Enjoy, ladies! #TorontoFinals @Voley_FeVA pic.twitter.com/VOumb1QL1V
— Swatch Major Series (@SwatchMajors) September 16, 2016
Swiss duo Isabelle Forrer and Anouk Verge-Depre defeat German’s Julia Sude and Chantal Laboureur 2-0 (21-16, 21-18)
The first set started back to forth leading to a 4-4 tie, the Swiss pair went on a 4-0 run to lead 8-4. The German’s couldn’t catch back up trailing by three the remainder of the set dropping the set 21-16.
A 4-0 run started off the second set for the Swiss pair, but the German’s rallied back on a 4-1 run of their own to make the score 5-4. The score remained tight until the set got tied up at 15 all. The Swiss duo took the lead and kept it the remainder of the match, winning 21-18.
Reigning Olympic champions Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst took down undefeated Americans Kerri Walsh-Jennings and April Ross 2-1 (21-18, 19-21, 15-11)
The Olympic champion duo Ludwig/Walkenhorst, took down undefeated American squad Walsh-Jennings/Ross in a three set battle. It was a close first set, tied at 7-7, but the German pair took charge and took a 17-10 lead over the Americans. At set point, the Americans went on a 5-0 run to make it a closer 18-20 match. Walkenhorst put an end to the set off an attack, ending at 21-18.
The second set was an close scoring set, with a tie at 10 all. The Americans tried to pull away taking a small 12-10 lead. From there, the Americans remained on top by two points, before taking the set 21-19.
The German’s took charge in the third set, taking at 7-2 lead early. The American’s couldn’t handle the lead, dropping the match 11-15.
One day to forget and another one to keep on the books with @LauraundKira ???????? at #TorontoFinals @TeamGER_Volley pic.twitter.com/PGWqyI2jKl
— Swatch Major Series (@SwatchMajors) September 16, 2016
Switzerland pair Nadine Zumkehr and Joana Heidrich defeated Australians Taliqua Clancy and Louise Bawden 2-0 (21-19, 21-11)
Switzerland took a quick 6-1 lead over the Australians in the first set. They kept up the lead, but the Australians fought back, tying the match at 15 all. It was a back and forth battle from there, until the Swiss took the set 21-19.
The second set was a blow out set, with the Swiss jumping to a commanding 13-4 lead. The Australians couldn’t hang and dropped the set and match 21-11.
We are also happy that ???????? is in the Semifinals at #TorontoFinals 2 more to go @NadineZumkehr and @HeidrichJo pic.twitter.com/uSxlgiZvuE
— Swatch Major Series (@SwatchMajors) September 16, 2016
SEMI-FINAL MATCH UPS
A Swiss match-up between Forrer/Verge-Depre and Heidrich/Zumkehr at 9 am on Court 1.
German Olympic champions will face Brazilian pair Larissa/Talita on Court 2 on 10am.
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