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Brazil knocks off Canada 3-1 at world volleyball championship

Sep 17, 2018 | 2:00 PM

RUSE, Bulgaria — Reigning Olympic champion Brazil ended Canada’s unbeaten run at the world volleyball championship.

Brazil downed Canada 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18) on Monday in Pool B action.

The loss dropped Canada’s record to 3-1 heading into their first-round finale on Tuesday against France.

Brazil has now won four straight matches against Canada in world championship play. The past three came in straight sets.