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In a thrilling match, Flamengo claimed the trophy this Monday (13th)

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

Because they had the better campaign in the first phase, Flamengo earned the right to have only their fans present and to choose the location of the final. Therefore, the classic took place at Tijuca Tênis Clube, where the red-and-black women 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 easily, 25 to 17. However, Flamengo managed to tie the match by winning 27 to 25 in the second set of the Campeonato Carioca grand final.

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

AND THE DECISIVE SET?

Just as it happened throughout the match, balance marked the fifth and decisive set, the tie-break. The teams traded points up to 2-2. However, the tie lasted only at the beginning. With a lot of grit and strong serving, Flamengo managed to break Fluminense's reception and took the lead.

At one point, Flamengo opened up an 8-3 lead, practically putting their hands on the trophy. After that, 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 out the match. Thus, the Tijuca Tênis Clube erupted with the 20th Campeonato Carioca title for Flamengo.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO VOLLEYBALL RETURN TO THE COURT?

After the end of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo now shifts its focus to the Women's Superliga. The debut will be next Monday (20th), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Barueri, with Flamengo as the home team. Coluna do Fla will bring all the excitement of the match throughout the week.

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