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Game over!

Russia showed its power by defeating Qatar in just two sets to advance to the men's beach volleyball final at Tokyo 2020.

On Friday night, the Russians will dispute the gold medal against Norway, while the Qataris will face Latvia for the bronze medal.

Team
Pairs
Sets
S1
S2
Total
Catar Cherif Younousse y Ahmed Tijan 0 19 17 36
Rusia Viacheslav Krasilnikov y Oleg Stoyanovskiy 2 21 21 42
(Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)

End | 2 - Set

17-21 | Oleg Stoyanovskiy blocks and makes the final point that gives Russia this set and, therefore, the victory over Qatar.

2 | Set

16-18 | Russia does not slow down and maintains its lead of at least two points; it is getting closer and closer to taking the game.

2 | Set

8-11 | Russia has scored the last few points and already overpowers Qatar; if they win this set, they would take the match.

2 | Set

19-21 | Oleg Stoyanovskiy converts the final point to give Russia the first set of the match.

1 | Set

19-21 | Oleg Stoyanovskiy converts the final point to give Russia the first set of the match.

1 | Set

15-13 | Qatar does not give up and regains the advantage it had at the beginning of this part.

1 | Set

8-10 | Oleg Stoyanovskiy converts the tenth point for Russia, who is winning this part by a minimal difference.

The first set begins!

1-0 | Cherif Younousse of Qatar scores the first point of the game.

To begin!

The pairs of Qatar and Russia are looking to advance to the final for the gold medal; their opponent, in the case of whoever advances, will be Norway, who just defeated Latvia.

Tune in here Qatar vs Russia Updates

In a few moments we will share with you more information about Qatar vs Russia live, as well as the latest information from Shiokaze Park, in the semifinals of the Men's Beach Volleyball at Tokyo 2020. Don't miss any details of the match with VAVEL's up-to-the-minute online coverage.

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Most recent Russia game

The pair of Krasilnikov and Stoyanovskiy knocked out Germany by winning 2-0 yesterday morning, with sets of 21-16 and 21-19.

Qatar's last match

In the early hours of yesterday morning, the pair of Tijan and Younousse defeated Italy 2-0, with sets of 21-17 and 23-21.

How did Russia advance to the semifinals?

The Russian pair placed second in Group B with five points, after two wins and one loss; they faced Latvia, Mexico and the Czech Republic. Then, in the round of 16, they beat Spain 2-0, and in the previous round, they eliminated Germany 2-0.

(Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)

How did Qatar qualify for this stage?

The Qatari pair came in first place in Group C, where they competed against the United States, Switzerland and Italy, earning six points after winning three games. Then, in the second round, they beat the USA 2-1, while in the quarterfinals, they defeated Italy 2-0.

(Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)

What is the composition of Qatar and Russia?

The Qatari pair is made up of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, while the Russian pair is made up of Vyacheslav Krasilnikov and Oleg Stoyanovskiy

Beach Volleyball activities about to end

The pairs that will compete for the medals in this discipline in the current Olympic Games have already been defined; the only thing left to know is who will go for the gold and who will compete for the bronze. Russia and Qatar will seek to become the last finalist, as the first one will come out of the key between Norway and Latvia, which will be played one hour earlier. 

Welcome to minute by minute coverage of the Men's Beach Volleyball Semifinals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Qatar vs Russia!

My name is Alan Rodriguez and I will be your host for this game. We will provide you with all the information on VAVEL.

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