Brazil defeats Chile, faces Argentina for Olympic spot

The national team remains undefeated as they prepare for the decisive clash against Argentina

At Maracanãzinho, in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian women's volleyball team defeated Chile 3-0 (25/13, 30/28, and 25/11) on the final matchday of the South American Olympic Qualifier. The victory keeps Brazil in the lead of the competition with 12 points, followed by Argentina (11) and Colombia (4).

What changed in the match against Chile

Head coach José Roberto Guimarães noted that the Chilean team has evolved, but still needs to prepare for the clash with Argentina. Brazil, which had already defeated Venezuela, Peru, and Colombia 3-0, maintained its winning streak without dropping a single set.

Match details and player performances

Setter Roberta and outside hitters Gabi and Ana Cristina were starters.
Outside hitter Júlia Bergmann, who came on during the match, was the top scorer with 13 points, 11 of them in the second set.
Opposite hitter Sabrina and libero Nyeme completed the lineup.

Impact on standings and upcoming matches

The victory secures Brazil one of the three spots for the 2027 World Championship, while also keeping hopes alive of securing the Olympic berth. The next match, on Sunday (13), will be against Argentina at 12:00 p.m. (Brasília time) in the same arena.

How to watch live and follow the action

The clash was broadcast live on sportv2 and GloboPlay. Fans could also follow the action in real-time on the ge.globo website.

Summary of Brazil's campaign in the tournament

3-0 over Venezuela (25/14, 25/13, 25/19)
3-0 over Peru (25/16, 25/16, 25/15)
3-0 over Colombia (25/19, 25/18, 36/34)
3-0 over Chile (25/13, 30/25, 25/11)

Upcoming tournament matchups

In addition to Brazil vs. Argentina, there will also be Chile vs. Peru and Colombia vs. Venezuela. The South American champion secures the Olympic spot for Los Angeles 2028, and the top three teams qualify for the 2027 World Championship.

With information from ge, CartaCapital, GZH.