Talita-Antonelli BRA  vs Ross-Kessy USA 2-0 (22-20, 21-16) 

Seoul, Korea, May 31, 2009 - A week after being defeated by the same team twice in a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event, Talita Antunes and Maria Antonelli turned the tables on an American team here Sunday to capture the their second international Beach Volleyball title in 2009 by winning the US$190,000 Seoul Open.

“We just played better today against the Americans and took advantage of the bright and windy conditions,” said the 26-year Talita, who was named the SWATCH most outstanding player for the third annual Seoul Open at the Han River Jamsil Citizen Park Beach Volleyball centre court where over 3,000 fans watched the medal matches Sunday.

“We are feeling more comfortable playing with each other,” said the 25-year old Antonelli, who was winning her third SWATCH FIVB World Tour as compared to seven for Talita, who won the first five with her Beijing 2008 Olympic partner Renata Ribeiro.  “Talita had an outstanding game and her threat at the net gives me a chance to defend better behind her block.”

Information from fivb.com

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