published Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Brazil beats Italy to meet US in volleyball final

BEIJING — The Brazilian men’s volleyball team defeated Italy 3-1 and will face the United States for the Olympic gold medal on Sunday.

Brazil, which won the gold in the 2004 Athens Games, won 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-22 in the semifinal Friday night.

The United States remained undefeated in Beijing with a five-set victory over Russia in the earlier semifinal.

Italy will face Russia for the bronze medal.

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