Praia Clube secured its place in the 2026 Superliga Feminina final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Sesc Flamengo in the decisive third match of their semifinal series. The win, achieved on April 24, 2026, at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, sets up an all-Minas Gerais championship showdown against Minas Tênis Clube on May 3 at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo.
The match unfolded as a dramatic five-set battle, with Praia Clube prevailing 25-23, 36-34, 22-25, 11-25, 15-13. After dropping the third and fourth sets, Praia Clube rallied in the decisive tie-break to clinch the series 2-1. The victory marked the club’s eighth appearance in the Superliga final.
Opposite hitter Fingall was named the match’s most valuable player, earning the Troféu Viva Vôlei after contributing 31 points. Her performance proved pivotal in Praia Clube’s comeback effort, particularly in the extended second set and the final tie-break.
Sesc Flamengo’s Tainara and Simone Lee led their team with 23 points each, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Praia Clube’s resilience. The Rio-based squad had forced a deciding set after winning the third set 25-22 and then dominating the fourth 25-11 to level the match.
The turning point came in the second set, where Praia Clube survived a grueling 36-34 battle after being pushed to the limit. That momentum carried into the tie-break, where Fingall’s attacking prowess helped Praia Clube edge out a 15-13 victory in the final set.
Earlier on April 24, Minas had secured its final berth by defeating Osasco 3-2 in their own semifinal match, setting up the intrastate final. The Minas victory came in a best-of-three series that they won 2-1.
The final is scheduled for May 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Brasília time at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo. This venue has hosted numerous high-profile volleyball matches and will serve as the stage for what promises to be a compelling conclusion to the 2026 Superliga Feminina season.
For Praia Clube, the appearance in the final continues a period of sustained success in Brazilian women’s volleyball. The club has established itself as one of the nation’s premier programs, consistently competing for championships over recent seasons.
As both teams prepare for the final, the focus will shift to how Praia Clube can build on its semifinal momentum while Minas seeks to capitalize on having earned the first final berth through their own semifinal victory.
The all-Minas final adds an extra layer of intrigue to the championship match, with bragging rights within the state at stake alongside the national title.
Fans can follow the buildup to the final through official Superliga channels, with detailed coverage expected as the May 3 showdown approaches.
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