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What the scoreboard doesn't show

The final she didn't want to end

The gym was packed half an hour before the first serve. On the other side of the net stood Serra Azul, the team that had taken the title from Manu two years earlier, in a tie-break.

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The call-up phone call

It was an ordinary Tuesday, driving home from practice. Her phone rang and she picked up, a little distracted. It was the São Paulo state team coaching staff.

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How it all started

The idea was just to play some sport after school. Volleyball was the only program with an opening at that time.

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