Brazil defeated Costa Rica

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 3, 2006.- Brazilian coach Roberto Guimaraes used all twelve players in every set with the exception of the opening one, and his team beat Costa Rica 25-13, 25-13, 25-16. The match was a preparation for the next round where the Brazilians (4-1) have at least secured the second place in Pool A pending the outcome of the Puerto Rico-Dominican Republic contest. Mari Steinbrecher had 13 points for Brazil and Caroline Gattaz added 11, including 7 kills in 10 attempts. Verania Willis, who led all the scorers with 17 points, was once again the best attacker of Costa Rica, who ended in sixth place with 0-5 mark.