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Semi #2 Menezes/Martins vs. Shubert/Alan

Sergio Menezes flying high for eventual kill Portugal's Alan Cavalcanti came in flying ... Igor Martins also decided to raise his air attack as well .... Menezes and Martins = all offense ... easily the most aggressive offensive side in Hollywood '09 Igor Martins known also as 'Instant Excitement' with the full extended bicycle kick Menezes setting the 6'1'' Martins as he charges the net Nasty shoulder dink at net by Igor Martins ... extremely deceptive shot Alan very effectively continued using the wind to his advantage winning first few points of the match Although Alan appears awkward what he was doing was providing maximum overspin on the serve and directing the ball straight into the wind ... imagine that in windy conditions! After a little getting used to the conditions, Menezes & Martins adjusted but only after giving away 4 service points ... Portugal's Alan/Nildo chose to avoid Martins and serve Menezes (who scores on a dink shot here) On the other side, Shubert was the target of all serves (here he knifes a shot down the line) This time Menezes setting Martins ... Shubert setting Alan Perfect day for a cold Bud Light and great footvolley! Nildo Shubert going vertical to save a tough ball and yet also set his teammate up for an attack Not attacking from right at the net is never a good sign in footvolley .... Igor realizing Alan's out of position and scores the winner long Beautiful atmosphere on Hollywood Beach Menezes setting Martins ... Shubert with the reception and Alan awaits ball ... Alan with the set ... Perfect pass right at the net means easy shot selection for Shubert .... point for Green! Unable to continue simply overpowering their opponent ... Martins/Menezes were rattled and in disbelief at what seemed like an inevitable defeat Alan simply dominated and without really making any errors he scored when it mattered most and showed why he's been amongst the best in the World in the sport for so long .... An elated teammate Nildo Shubert with childhood best buddy Alan moved onto the Championship Match
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