Reflecting on the game, the outside hitter analyzed: "It was very difficult to maintain a good rhythm because Brazil is a great team and we knew it. We were very good in the first two sets, but from the third set on, we slowed down. In the end, we were strong enough to bounce back and take the fourth set to win the match."
With the top spot in the pool secured, Alessandro acknowledged his trust in his team for the round of 16 match against Japan: "We know that they are a very good team and play great defense, but we also know our chances. I believe that we can achieve a good result."
The confidence of the 18-year-old is well-founded: his team is none other than the reigning European champions. However, a focused Bristot emphasized that there is no room for relaxing: