Nivaldo Diaz, Cuba – “This match was really hard. It might not be the most important game because both teams will qualify for the next round. We had the opportunity to show our skills and show our level against Brazil. The Olympics was our best tournament, it was the greatest for us. We are doing very well here. Now we have more intelligence and know more the level of the beach volleyball of the World Tour.”
Alvaro Filho, Brazil – “We started out good, but then the Cubans changed their tactics and it worked. The new round of the tournament starts tomorrow, so we’re just thinking about that. We want to win this match for sure, nobody wants to lose. But we know that tomorrow starts a new type of competition. They are two guys who play very well, and have played together for a long time. They have good serves, just like all Cubans, and aggressive attacks. Their attacks work more than others so that’s why they won."