Brazil qualified to the semi-finals with a hard-fought win over Spain 2-0 after an amazing game, full of passion and intensity.

The Latin Americans held the lead almost throughout the first set. However, a few seconds before the end, Spain stole the ball and managed to go in front, but Brazil equalized. In the golden goal process, Spain committed a foul and Xavier scored to make it 1-0 for Brazil.

In the second set, Brazil tightened their defence and dominated the game to clinch a berth in the semi-finals.

Brazil – Spain 2-0 (19:18, 22:17)

Brazil: Duarte, Santana Raposo, Goncalves 10, Morais, Oliveira Santana 10, Xavier 8, Lara Caetano 6, Freitas, Da Silva Calcanho 7, Batista Machado

Spain: Santamaria, Lopez Alfaro, Pelaez Vallejo, Lopez Bartres 6, Diaz Montero 2, Escobedo Romero 4, Hidalgo Torrecilla 13, Panitti Martinez, Rovira Morte, Ocana Matas 10

Referees: Fanack - Dare, Suspensions: 2-1

Quotes

Lapa Caetano (Brazil - Player)

"We were very focused, played very well and qualified to the semi-finals. The tournament is very difficult, but we are well prepared, we have a plan and we can overcome any obstacle. Our goal is to lift the trophy".

Hidalgo Torrecilla (Spain - Player)

"We tried hard, but we did not achieve our goal, which was none other than reaching the semi-finals. We are sad and very disappointed, but at the same time we are proud of our effort ".