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10.07.05
SWATCH-FIVB St.Petersburg Open-2005: Neto and Ramos captured the bronze.

On the shores of the Peter-and-Paul's Fortress finished men's semifinal match SWATCH-FIVB St.Petersburg Open-2005 between the Brazilian teams Benjamin/Harlet (#3) and Franco Neto/Tande Ramos (#5).
First, fought for the bronze medal, led by the first tandem placed third in the world rank. However, the bronze medal and US$ 16 Prize Money were won by Franco Neto/Tande Ramos placed ten on the St. Petersburg tournament. Moreover, during two sets their advantage was absolutely evident - 21:10 и 21:16.
We congratulate Franco Neto and Tande Ramos with the third place and mark that this tandem debuted only last year. Their best result was the first place in Cape Town in 2004. But St. Petersburg Open bronze is also hige success. It was team's 18th tournament and their 7th semifinal. From their debut they managed to earn US$ 211.5 thousand including St. Petersburg matches. That is the 32nd result in the beach volleyball history.