Brazil set up semi-final clash with ROC, Poland out
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TOKYO - Defending champions Brazil beat hosts Japan in straight sets on Tuesday to set up a semi-final clash with the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) while their South American rivals Argentina stunned Italy and will next face France.
A spirited Japan had reached the quarter-finals for the first time in 29 years, but world number one Brazil overwhelmed the hosts to win 25-20 25-22 25-20 in the Ariake Arena. "We lost because we couldn't cope with Brazil's power and strength," Japan's captain, Yuki Ishikawa, said.More Related News