Brazil won the Montreux Volley Masters for the sixth time

Volleyball - Brazil defeated Russia in three sets in the final of the 2013 Montreux Volley Masters on Sunday. Both Brazil (ranked 2nd in the FIVB World ranking) and Russia (ranked 6th) played an excellent volleyball during all three sets. The first set was tight and although the Russians were leading during a w Read Article

The Dominican Republic earned the bronze medal

Volleyball - On the final for the third position, the Dominicans had a rather difficult start in the first set, failing to hit the ball on the floor. They remained behind by a few points and did not succeed in coming back. At 15-8 for Italy, the Dominicans were trying to control unclosed blocks, uncertain recep Read Article

The Japanese finish fifth at the 2013 Montreux Volley Masters

Volleyball - The opening match on the last day of the 2013 Montreux Volley Masters began with the confrontation between China and Japan. Both teams were determined to win their last match in order to reach the fifth position of the event.Read Article

Russia snatches victory against Italy

Volleyball - After a difficult success obtained in five sets against Italy, Russia qualified on Saturday night for the final. They will therefore be facing Brazil in the final of the 28th Montreux Volley Masters against Brazil on Sunday! Since the beginning of the game, both teams put forward their best play an Read Article

Amazing match between Brazil and the Dominican Republic

Volleyball - The first semifinal between Brazil and the Dominican Republic took place on the fifth day of the Montreux Volley Masters 2013. The amazing duel was extremely close and intense during the whole match, despite the fact that Brazil won all its games compared to the Dominicans who lost one against the Read Article

Unhappy end for Switzerland against Japan

Volleyball - Switzerland faced Japan in the aim of winning a ticket to battle for the fifth position against China on Sunday. The Asians were, without surprise, the favorite team from the beginning. And unluckily, the Swiss were not able to raise to the same level as the Japanese and ended up defeated 3-0 (25-2 Read Article

China still in the race for the fifth place

Volleyball - In the first game on Saturday afternoon, China overcame Germany (3-0). The Chinese, technically cleaner than their opponents, have well deserved their victory. Sharper in offense, added to efficient receptions and blocks, the players of head coach Xu Jiande have never got much into trouble througho Read Article

Japan wins a hard fight against Germany

Volleyball - The third match for Germany was against the Japanese team on the fourth day of the event. After their two defeats against the Dominican Republic (3-1) and Italy (3-0), it was difficult to believe that the Germans could almost play at the same level as their opponents. It is interesting to point out Read Article

First defeat for the Dominican Republic at the 2013 Montreux Volley Masters

Volleyball - The duel between Italy and Dominican Republic took place on Friday at the 2013 Montreux Volley Masters. The game started with a very tight set between the Italians and the South American team respectively number 4 and 10 in the FIVB World ranking. After that the Dominicans scored 3 points and an ac Read Article

A difficult failure for the Swiss team against the Russians

Volleyball - Switzerland faced Russia on the fourth day of the Montreux Volley Masters 2013. The surprising Swiss team, who played very well on Tuesday against Brazil (21-25, 23-25, 15-25), was rather absent today. In fact, the Russians won the first set 25-9 without much effort. The Swiss seemed to need time t Read Article