Brazilian beach volleyball duo George Wanderley and Saymon Barbosa secured a crucial victory over Sweden’s David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig during the pool stage of the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide. The tense three-set battle ended with scores of 24-22, 12-21, 15-12, sending the Brazilians into the elimination rounds.
Match Highlights
- Saymon Barbosa: 23 points, 2 aces, 3 blocks
- George Wanderley: 22 points, including 2 aces
- David Åhman of Sweden led all scorers with 24 points
Despite Sweden’s strong play, they could not secure the final set, granting Brazil a much-needed win to close group play.
Implications Moving Forward
This win positions George and Saymon as serious contenders in the title race. Their performance boosts their chances for Olympic qualification and cements their reputation on the international stage.
Other Key Results
- Andre Loyola and Renato Lima (Brazil) overcame Australians Thomas Hodges and Paul Burnett in a fiercely contested match.
- Shaunna Polley and Olivia MacDonald (New Zealand) upset Italy’s top seeds Valentina Gottardi and Reka Orsi Toth in a thrilling tie-breaker on the women’s side.
As the tournament continues this week in Adelaide, fans can expect more high-stakes action as elite global teams battle for one of beach volleyball’s most prestigious titles.
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