Result: Brazil reach semi-finals

Brazil beat Poland to reach the semi-finals of the men's beach volleyball.

Brazil have reached the semi-finals of the men's beach volleyball tournament after a tight encounter with Poland ended just in favour of the Brazilians.

The two teams exchanged points for almost the entire contest, Brazil shading the first set 21-17 after Poland were looking likely to take it.

The second set was largely the same with Poland taking the early lead, and this time they managed to hold on to level the match.

The third set was a thrilling affair, the teams neck-and-neck throughout until the closing stages.

Brazil saved a match point at 13-14 in the final set and took their second to win the match 17-15.

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