For the first time in São Paulo, World Footvolley, promoter of the Footvolley World Cup, welcomed the best men's and women's teams in the world. Over the three-day event, more than 2 million spectators watched the event and 5,000 people passed through the arena set up at the Venice Beach Club, in the Tatuapé neighborhood.
In the women's category, for the second year in a row, the Rio team Natalia and Vanessa secured the world title with a score of 2-0 against Lana and Josy. In the men's category, Brisa and Sandrey got the better of Paraná and Tavinho, in a 3-set contest.
- Defending the world title is more than special. We are very happy and grateful for the work of World Footvolley. What an event! - declared Natalia Guitler.
Brisa and Sandrey, a duo debuting in the competition, beat the Paraguayans and got the better of Paraná and Tavinho in the final.
- Thank you to everyone who supports us and World Footvolley for the opportunity. I've never felt anything like it. Being champion for Brazil is something indescribable - said Sandrey.
There were 40 thousand reais in prizes, divided between male and female professionals. In the amateur categories, 150 pairs competed for five titles that accumulated almost 10 thousand reais in prizes.
RESULTS
Male
1st place: Brisa and Sandrey (Brazil)
2nd place: Paraná and Tavinho (Brazil)
3rd place: Ron and Lilush (Israel)
Female
1st place: Natalia and Vanessa (RJ)
2nd place: Lana and Josy (DF)
3rd place: Lane and Ray (ES)
Source: Lance!