In a dramatic twist at the Itapema Beach Pro Tour Elite16, Czech athletes Tadeas Trousil and Matyas Dzavoronok delivered a stunning upset by defeating Brazil’s Olympic duo, Evandro Gonçalves and Arthur Lanci. The Czechs claimed a straight-sets victory (23-21, 21-17) in Pool A, taking the home crowd by surprise on Meia Praia Beach.
This win not only propelled them to the top of their pool but also earned them a direct pass to the Round of 12, giving them a rest day before their next match on Saturday. Their consistent performance underscores a strong season, which has already seen them win multiple medals at Futures events and secure a top-10 finish at the Cape Town Elite stop.
Brazilian Teams Still in Contention
Despite the loss in Pool A, Brazilian teams remain competitive:
- George Wanderley and Saymon Barbosa won Pool C after defeating American brothers Taylor and Trevor Crabb.
- André Loyola and Renato Lima clinched Pool E in a thrilling tie-break match against fellow Brazilians Heitor Benito and Vinícius Freitas.
Other Pool Leaders
In addition to the Czech team, the following duos also topped their pools and advance directly to the Round of 12:
- Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots – Latvia (Pool B)
- Marco and Esteban Grimalt – Chile (Pool D)
- Nicolas and Tomas Capogrosso – Argentina (Pool F)
Next Stages of the Tournament
The tournament continues through the weekend:
- Friday – Round of 18 (featuring second and third-place teams)
- Saturday – Round of 12 and quarterfinals
- Sunday – Semifinals and medal matches
This event is part of the ongoing 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 series, bringing top talent from across the globe to Itapema, Brazil.
For more details on the match and standings, visit the official site at Volleyball World.
