Overview

• Italy prevailed 22-25, 25-22, 28-30, 25-22, 15-13 in Bangkok after a tense tie-break decided at 15-13.
• Italy will face Turkey, which beat Japan 3-1 earlier, in Sunday’s final in Bangkok.
• Gabriela ‘Gabi’ Guimarães led Brazil with 29 points, while Ekaterina Antropova scored 28 and Myriam Sylla 21 for Italy, and Paola Egonu delivered the match-winning point.
• Setter Alessia Orro left with an ankle issue before returning, Carlotta Cambi stepped in effectively, and coach Julio Velasco alternated Antropova and Egonu to manage momentum.
• Italy defeated Brazil at a World Championship for the first time in a defense-heavy match that featured long rallies and a 22–15 blocking edge for Brazil.