Mayu Ishikawa vs Gabi | Japan vs Brazil | Crazy Volleyball Match !!!

Mayu Ishikawa vs Gabi | Japan vs Brazil | Crazy Volleyball Match !!! Japan faced Brazil in Chiba on July 13 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025, with Mayu Ishikawa and Gabi leading their teams in the final match of the preliminary round. Brazil delivered a commanding performance, defeating the hosts 3–0 (25–17, 25–18, 25–20) with powerful attacks, disciplined defense and relentless serving pressure.

Mayu Ishikawa led Japan with 12 points, recording 11 attack points and her team’s only service ace. The Japanese captain battled against Brazil’s organized block and defense, providing an important attacking outlet throughout the match. Despite Ishikawa’s efforts and the support of the home crowd, Japan could not find the consistency needed to stop the Brazilians.

Gabi contributed 11 points, all from attacks, helping Brazil maintain control with her experience and attacking quality. Brazil’s captain praised her team’s aggression, patience and effective serving, while highlighting setter Roberta’s distribution. Julia Bergmann led Brazil with 15 points, including 14 attacks and one block, while Rosamaria added 10 points through nine attacks and one ace. Roberta also made a huge impact from the service line with four aces.

Brazil finished ahead in attack points, 46–42, but the biggest differences came in blocking and serving. The visitors registered seven blocks to Japan’s one and five aces to Japan’s one, while committing only 11 errors compared with Japan’s 17. That combination of offensive efficiency and discipline proved decisive in securing the straight-sets victory.

The result extended Brazil’s winning streak to eight matches and secured second place in the preliminary standings with 11 wins, one defeat and 31 points. Japan finished third with a 9–3 record. Both teams advanced to the VNL Finals, with Brazil set to face Germany and Japan preparing to take on Türkiye in the quarterfinals.

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