Discover how Sada Cruzeiro secured their eighth men's volleyball Supercopa title in a thrilling five-set match in São José.
The Sada Cruzeiro men's volleyball team claimed their eighth Supercopa title on the night of Friday, October 23, in the city of São José, Santa Catarina.
In a thrilling final, the team from Minas Gerais secured a comeback victory over Vôlei Renata with a score of 3 sets to 2, featuring partials of 23-25, 25-21, 25-20, 22-25, and 17-15, according to information published by WEBVOLEI.
This hard-fought victory highlights the ongoing dominance of Sada Cruzeiro in the national competition, while the campineiros were left searching for their first-ever title in the tournament.
Sada Cruzeiro and Vôlei Renata starting lineups
For the decisive clash, coach Filipe Ferraz sent out a strong starting lineup for Sada Cruzeiro consisting of Brasília, Oppenkoski, Leal, Rodriguinho, Otávio, Lucão, and libero Alê.
On the opposing side, coach Horacio Dileo of Vôlei Renata deployed Bruninho, Bruno Lima, Douglas Souza, Martinez, Yan, Pinta, and libero Bandini to battle for the trophy.
An intense and dramatic tie-break finish
The match came down to an astonishing tie-break where Vôlei Renata held a dangerous 14-11 lead, but ultimately failed to close out the championship points.
Veteran outside hitter Leal delivered a crucial service run that sparked the comeback, while Martinez committed a costly attack error that officially sealed the title for Sada Cruzeiro.
Standout individual performances on the court
Leal led the charge for the winning side with an incredible 29 points, earning the prestigious VivaVôlei award as the best player on the court.
His stellar performance included 22 attacking points with a 52 percent efficiency rate, four blocks, and three aces, supported by teammate Oppenkoski who added 27 points.
Emotional farewell for setter Rapha
Before the opening whistle, the Sada Cruzeiro project bid an emotional farewell to veteran setter Rapha, who temporarily stepped out of retirement to play in the Mineiro and the Supercopa.
Meanwhile, Vôlei Renata fought hard with standout performances from Douglas Souza, who finished the match with 24 points, and Bruno Lima, who closely followed with 23 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's volleyball Supercopa?
Sada Cruzeiro won the men's volleyball Supercopa, capturing their eighth title in the history of the tournament.
What was the final score of the match?
Sada Cruzeiro defeated Vôlei Renata 3 sets to 2, with partial scores of 23-25, 25-21, 25-20, 22-25, and 17-15 in São José.
Who was named the best player of the final?
Outside hitter Leal received the VivaVôlei award as the best player on the court after scoring 29 points for Sada Cruzeiro.
How many Supercopa titles does Sada Cruzeiro have?
With this latest victory in October, Sada Cruzeiro now holds eight Supercopa titles in the twelve editions held so far.
