Santa Fe, Argentina, August 25, 2017 - Brazil defeated Poland 3-1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-16,25-17) in the beginning of classification round for 9th to 16th places celebrated at National Technological University Stadium.
The team coached by Mauricio Thomas needed 1 hour and 41 minutes to claim the victory after an adverse first set with a powerful performance by the Polish players guided by Julia Szczurowska who aced 7 times in the game.
Julia Isabelle Bergman also led the Brazilian offense with 16 points (including four aces). Tiara Lemes Santos and Beatriz Pereira scored 14 apiece, while Daniela Seibt scored 13.
Despite Poland’s good start, the Europeans surrendered 17 points against 17 by Brazil.