Fluminense edge Tijuca in tie-break in Women's Superliga | OneFootball

Fluminense secured an important away victory by defeating Tijuca Tênis Clube 3 sets to 2 at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gymnasium, in a match valid for the Women's Volleyball Superliga. In a clash marked by balance, comebacks, and a tie-break decision, the tricolor team showed resilience, maturity, and emotional control to secure the positive result.

The Tricolor started the match well and took the lead in the first set, but faced resistance from the opponent. After a balanced start, Fluminense took control of the set in the final stretch and closed it out at 25 to 20.

In the second set, Fluminense once again started strong, opening 6 to 2. The set remained fiercely contested from start to finish, with alternating points and several ties on the scoreboard. Despite the tricolor's reaction in the decisive moments, Tijuca came out on top and won 25 to 23.

The third set was the highlight of the match. Even after falling six points behind, Fluminense maintained focus, adjusted its strategy, and pulled off an impressive comeback. In a set marked by intensity and balance, the Tricolor won 28 to 26 and regained the advantage in the match.

In the fourth set, after an even start, Tijuca managed to impose its rhythm and took the decision to the tie-break.

In the decisive set, Fluminense showed total control of the match. After a balanced start, the tricolor team took the lead in the first half of the set and maintained their intensity until the end, winning 15 to 5 and confirming the 3 sets to 2 victory.

Fluminense's top scorer in the match, with 17 points, Amanda highlighted the importance of the team's mental strength and adaptability throughout the contest, which was also marked by the intense heat in the gymnasium.

“It was a game of great emotional endurance. Besides the tactical aspect, we need to adapt quickly to what the opponent is doing. Volleyball is like a chess game, and that comeback in the third set showed just how resilient our group is,” she said.

The player also made a point of valuing Tijuca's performance and emphasized that the result should be celebrated.

“You can't say it was a lost point, because that would undermine the opponent's effort. They played a good game, it's always tough here, and the most important thing is that we came away with the win,” she added.

With the victory, Fluminense adds two more points in the Women's Superliga and occupies sixth place in the standings. The tricolor team returns to the court next Sunday (21), when they face Brasília away from home in another challenge in the competition.

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