Thailand ended their fourth week in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 loss to Brazil in Rimini, Italy, on Monday night.
It was Thailand’s 11th defeat in 12 matches in the 2021 VNL, having begun the fourth week with a win over Germany and a loss to Poland.
After five weeks of the 16-team tournament, the top-four teams reach the semi-finals. Brazil are closing in on a last-four spot with a 10-2 record, while Thailand are 11-1.
Despite Monday’s comprehensive 25-11, 25-14, 25-10 defeat, the Thais won praise from their South American opponents.
“We are really happy about this victory,” said Brazil star Gabi Guimaraes. “We know how good Thailand can play and that they can put pressure on us.
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