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The duo formed by Ana Patricia and Duda won the gold medal this Friday (09), in a match valid for the women’s beach volleyball final, in the Paris Olympic Games. On the court, the Brazilians beat Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson of Canada by 2 sets to 1, with scores of 26/24, 21/12 and 15/10.
Conquest of Duda and Ana Patricia
The Brazilian duo was surprised by the Canadian team early in the match. With great precision, Brandie and Melissa took an 8-2 lead in the first set. The difficulties of the game stimulated Duda and Ana Patrícia, who looked for ways to secure a 26-24 advantage in the first set.
The second leg was more balanced and the rallies drove the fans in the French capital crazy. Brandie and Melissa forced their serves on Duda, which required more precision from the Brazilian in the leg. This factor was decisive for the Canadian pair, who won the second set 21/12.
The tie-break was marked by a Brazilian advantage and a disagreement between the pairs, which required the intervention of the referee. Brandie and Melissa made small mistakes that were exploited by the Brazilian duo. Final score, 15/10.
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