Tatiana Kosheleva is already looking forward to playing Brazil on Sunday.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 12, 2016 - Russia are already looking forward to playing Brazil in the closing match of pool play on Sunday, after shutting out Japan in straight sets Friday night at the Maracanazinho for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Tatiana Kosheleva (RUS)On playing Brazil in their last group match:"I am looking forward to that. The atmosphere will be amazing. I like the atmosphere in this stadium. I love the big matches being played in a good atmosphere like this."
On playing Brazil in the past:"I cannot remember the last time when we won over Brazil. But I always like to play against them and the other strong teams. So the next time we are going to try again to win."
Arisa Sato (JPN)On how much the players have learned from this tournament:"We are sorry we have lost tonight. But the work we have done from this tournament will help us. When we think of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo that is important too. I believe the team will train hard to try and win the gold medal for that time."