Flamengo beat Tijuca, set to face Fluminense in Campeonato Carioca final | OneFootball

Besides the final, Flamengo will have another classic match against Fluminense ahead

The Sesc RJ Flamengo is already guaranteed a spot in the final of the Carioca Women's Volleyball Championship. This is because, on Tuesday (07), the team led by coach Bernardinho overcame Tijuca Tennis Club by 3 sets to 0, with partial scores of 25 to 21, 25 to 23 and 25 to 23.

The match took place at the opponents' home and was valid for the second round of the State Championship, played in a triangular format. Thus, with six points on the table, the Rubro-Negro can no longer be caught and will decide the trophy against Fluminense, which has seven points.

Is the final between Flamengo and Fluminense set?

The final will be next Monday (13), starting at 7pm (Brasília time), at a yet to be determined location. However, before that, the finalists will play another Fla-Flu classic on Thursday (09), at 7:30pm (Brasília time).

The game, which takes place at Hebraica, will serve to define the overall leadership in the championship. Moreover, the classic will also decide the home court in the State Championship decision on the 13th.

How does Flamengo approach the decision?

American outside hitter Simone Lee, who turned 29 on Tuesday, left the court as the top scorer of the match against Tijuca, with 17 hits. Opposite hitter Tainara scored 14 points.

“It's really amazing to count on the support of this crowd and the strength of these girls. I think it was an important result and a game of learning. We knew how to control the actions at the right times. It was a beautiful birthday present for me,” celebrated Simone Lee.

Libero and captain Laís believes that the result against Tijuca reinforced the group's confidence. The athlete believes that Flamengo's security will be fundamental for the next two classics against Fluminense.

“We did what had to be done. A 3 to 0, but with the certainty that it could be better. We have to control our mistakes, not let the opponent grow, because that makes a difference,” highlighted Laís, to add that:

“We will work on this and I believe we will present great matches. We suffered a defeat to Fluminense, but we learned from everything that happened. From now on, we will focus on more good performances to achieve what we want,” stated Laís.

Where to watch the final against Fluminense?

Although the location of the decision is undefined, the Fla-Flu classic next Monday (13) has confirmed broadcast on SporTV2 (closed channel). The duel takes place from 7:30pm (Brasília time).

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