Osasco secures a 3-1 away victory against Batavo Mackenzie, but an ankle injury to outside hitter Mari Brambilla casts a shadow over the match.
The Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde women's volleyball team secured their second consecutive away victory in the 2026/2027 Superliga on Saturday afternoon, defeating Batavo Mackenzie 3 sets to 1 in Belo Horizonte.
Playing the second round of the tournament's first phase, the visiting squad triumphed with set scores of 25-23, 25-13, 18-25, and 25-22, according to information published by WEBVOLEI.
However, the triumph was overshadowed in the fourth set when outside hitter Mari Brambilla suffered a severe right ankle injury after landing from an attack, leaving the court on a stretcher in visible pain.
Superliga match details and standings
With this hard-fought win, the Paulista team reached six points in the Superliga feminina standings, matching the exact points total of Sesc RJ Flamengo early in the season.
Meanwhile, the Minas Gerais side remains winless in this edition of the national tournament. Osasco previously opened their campaign with a victory against Brasília in the Federal District.
Coaching changes and roster challenges
Osasco faced significant bench challenges on Saturday as head coach Luizomar de Moura stayed behind due to a severe cold, leaving assistant coach Jefferson Arosti in charge.
Additionally, player Tifanny remained sidelined due to an ongoing legal dispute regarding her official registration for the Superliga competition, while team captain Amanda started on the bench.
Stysiak leads Osasco to victory
Polish opposite hitter Magdalena Stysiak dominated the match offensively for Osasco, earning the best player on the court award after scoring a game-high 25 points.
Middle blocker Mayhara contributed heavily with 15 points, while French player Maeva led the Batavo Mackenzie offense with 15 points of her own in the encounter.
Mackenzie reaction after the injury
After a dominant second set by the visitors, Batavo Mackenzie adjusted their lineup, with Lia Rosa scoring heavily through eight blocks to help force a fourth set.
Following the emotional blow of Mari Brambilla getting hurt, the hosts mounted a late rally, but Osasco ultimately held on to close out the final set 25-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between Batavo Mackenzie and Osasco in the Superliga?
Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde won the match 3 sets to 1 against Batavo Mackenzie in Belo Horizonte during the second round of the Superliga.
What happened to Mari Brambilla during the game?
Outside hitter Mari Brambilla severely sprained her right ankle after landing from an attack in the fourth set and left the court on a stretcher.
Who was the top scorer for Osasco in the match?
Polish opposite hitter Magdalena Stysiak was named the best player on the court, leading Osasco with a total of 25 points.
Why was Luizomar de Moura not coaching Osasco?
Osasco head coach Luizomar de Moura missed the match due to a severe cold, leaving assistant coach Jefferson Arosti in command.
