After 2 men's volleyball semifinals, today, women's volleyball at the 2024 Olympics will also determine the 2 teams that will enter the finals after 2 semifinal matches.
In the first semifinal, Brazil - the world's number 2 women's volleyball team, will compete against the US women's volleyball team, which is currently ranked 5th according to the latest rankings. In the group stage, Gabi and her teammates demonstrated their strength with 3 consecutive wins in Group B against Kenya, Japan, and Italy.
In the quarterfinals, Canarinhas continued their winning streak with a 3-0 victory over the Dominican Republic with ease.
Meanwhile, the US women's team advanced as the second-placed team in Group A, before winning 3-0 against Poland in a surprising upset.
Before 2024, the US women's team had 6 consecutive wins against Brazil, but at the Nations League this year, Brazil won 3-1.
The second semifinal is a rematch between Turkey and Italy. The two teams met in the group stage, with Italy winning 3-0.
However, in the semifinals, Italy will need to be cautious, as Zehra Gunes and her teammates had a tough match against China to win 3-2 after 5 sets.
In their last 10 encounters, Turkey won 6, but the two most recent matches in 2024 were won by Italy.
SCHEDULE
* Women's Volleyball at the 2024 Olympics - Semifinals
21h00 on August 8: Brazil - US
01h00 on August 9: Turkey - Italy
