Viapol Sao Jose defeats Sil Guarulhos away from home and advances to the semifinals of the state tournament.
In a thrilling comeback match, the Viapol Sao Jose volleyball team secured an impressive away victory against Sil Guarulhos on Saturday night, October 3.
The squad triumphed with a score of 3 sets to 1, registering partials of 23-25, 26-24, 25-16, and 25-16 during the final round of the Paulista Men Volleyball Championship classification phase.
This decisive triumph marks the third consecutive victory for the squad, according to information published by WEBVOLEI, cementing their stellar momentum in the state competition.
Viapol Sao Jose campaign highlights in the state tournament
Driven by head coach Flavio Tavares, the team delivered a strong performance throughout the state tournament, ultimately finishing the classification phase in second place with a total of 15 points.
On the other side of the court, Sil Guarulhos struggled to find consistency in the concluding rounds, finishing the initial phase in eighth place with only three points to their name.
Upcoming semifinal schedule against Suzano
With the classification phase officially concluded, Viapol Sao Jose will now face Suzano in the upcoming semifinals of the regional volleyball tournament.
According to club announcements, the opening match of the playoff series is scheduled to take place in Suzano on Wednesday, October 7, starting at 18:30.
Decisive second leg at the Farma Conde Arena
The second and potentially decisive showdown between the two rivals will be hosted on Saturday, October 10, beginning at 16:00 at the modern Farma Conde Arena.
Club officials confirmed that in the event of a tied series after the second match, the winner will be determined through a tense Golden Set tiebreaker format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Viapol Sao Jose defeat in the final classification round?
Viapol Sao Jose secured a 3-1 comeback victory over Sil Guarulhos away from home on October 3, 2026.
Who will Viapol Sao Jose face in the Paulista Championship semifinals?
Viapol Sao Jose will face Suzano in a high-stakes semifinal playoff series starting on Wednesday, October 7.
Where will the second match of the semifinal series take place?
The second and potentially decisive match will be hosted at the Farma Conde Arena on Saturday, October 10, at 16:00.
