South American Women’s Club Championship: Brazilian clubs dominate the podium!

The South American Women’s Club Championship witnessed a fierce match-up between Brazilian powerhouses as Dentil Praia Clube overcame Gerdau Minas in the final.

In a thrilling five-set encounter, Dentil Praia Clube emerged as champions by defeating Gerdau Minas 3-2 (25-16, 17-25, 27-25, 12-25, 15-11) on Sunday at Arena Dentil in Uberlândia, Brazil. The two teams are now qualified for the FIVB Club World Championship scheduled for the end of the year in China. Sesi Vôlei Bauru, also from Brazil, took bronze to complete the podium.

Displaying exceptional focus and backed by their passionate frans, Dentil Praia Clube opened with a six-point lead, leaving no room for their opponents to react. The home team maintained the pressure and, guided by the incredible performances of Carol e J. Martínez, secured the first set 25-16.

The second set was a very different story. Gerdau Minas improved to take control on the court and triumph 25-17 to tie the match at 1-1. The third set proved to be the most difficult set, with teams playing well. A good sequence of serves by Dentil Praia Clube setter Claudinha helped the team to jump ahead on the scoreboard once again with a 27-25 win.

In the fifth and final set, the home crowd got behind their team who scored an impressive six points to quickly take the lead. From there, Dentil Praia Clube closed out the final set 15-11 to claim gold.

Dentil Praia celebrates the title (Photo credit: CSV)

Kisy from Gerdau Mina emerged as the highest scorer of the match, amassing an impressive 25 points. J Brayelin Martínez from the Dominican Republic was recongised as the best player on the court and the championship’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

“I am very happy with our victory and the title. Ending the season with the Brazilian Superliga title and gold in the South American Club Championship is very rewarding. It has been a time of hard work and sacrifice, but now we have the feeling that the task has been accomplished," said Martinez.

Meanwhile, Brazilian club Sesi Vôlei Bauru took on Regatas Lima from Peru in the battle for bronze. In a match that lasted 70 minutes, Sesi Bauru secured a straight-set victory of 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-22), replicating the same scoreline from their previous encounter in the first round. The best player of the match was opposite Edinara who only recently joined Sesi Bauru. She contributed 19 points to Sesi Bauru’s triumph.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Dentil Praia Clube (BRA)

2. Gerdau Minas (BRA)

3. Sesi Bauru (BRA)

4. Regatas Lima (PER)

5. Boston College (CHI)

6. Olympic (BOL)

7. Juan Ferreira (URU)

BEST PLAYERS

BEST RECEIVERS

J. Martinez B. (#2 DENTIL PRAIA)

Penã (#4 GERDAU MINAS)

BEST BLOCKERS

J. MARTINEZ J. (#3 DENTIL PRAIA)

THAISA (#6 GERDAU MINAS)

BEST SETTER

DANI LINS (#3 SESI BAURU)

BEST OPPOSITE

KISY (#9 GERDAU MINAS)

BEST LIBERO

PATIÑO (#10 REGATAS LIMA)

MVP

J. MARTINEZ (#2 DENTIL PRAIA)