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In an exciting game, Flamengo won the trophy this Monday (13)

Normal. Completely normal! This Monday (13), Flamengo and Fluminense played the final of the Women's Volleyball Campeonato Carioca. In a comeback filled with emotion, the Most Beloved won 3-2 at the Tijuca Tênis Clube Gymnasium. The scores were: 17-25, 27-25, 18-25, 25-18, and 15-12, securing the 20th state title for the Most Beloved.

Having performed better in the first phase, Flamengo earned the right to have a single fan base and choose the location for the decision. Therefore, the classic took place at Tijuca Tênis Clube, where the red-blacks host their matches in the Campeonato Carioca.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Even playing away from home, Fluminense managed to set the pace and won the first set relatively smoothly, 25-17. However, Flamengo managed to tie the match by winning 27-25 in the second stage of the grand final of the Campeonato Carioca.

In the third set, once again Fluminense managed to maintain a comfortable lead on the scoreboard and closed it at 25-18. In the penultimate set, it was the turn of coach Bernardinho's team to take control of the match and they gained a comfortable lead until closing at 25-18.

AND THE DECISIVE SET?

Just as it happened throughout the game, balance marked the fifth and decisive set, the tie-break. The teams exchanged points until 2-2. However, the equality only lasted at the beginning. With a lot of grit and forcing the serve, Flamengo managed to break Fluminense's reception and opened up a lead.

At one point, Flamengo opened up an 8-3 lead, practically putting their hands on the trophy. Afterwards, Mengão just managed the result, despite Fluminense's attempts. The lead, which was 13-8, dropped to 13-12, but then the Most Beloved regained control and closed the match. Thus, Tijuca Tênis Clube erupted with the 20th title of the Campeonato Carioca for Flamengo.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO VOLLEYBALL RETURN TO THE COURT?

After the end of the Campeonato Carioca competition, Flamengo now shifts focus to the Women's Superliga. The debut will be next Monday (20), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), against Barueri, with the red-black team hosting. Coluna do Fla will bring all the excitement of the duel throughout the week.

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