Fluminense edge Osasco in a thrilling Superliga tie-break away from home | OneFootball

Fluminense achieved a great victory away from home by defeating Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde 3 sets to 2, this Friday (6th), at the José Liberatti Gymnasium in São Paulo, for the 8th round of the second half of the Women's Superliga. In a thrilling duel decided only in the tie-break, the Tricolor came out on top with scores of 25/22, 21/25, 17/25, 25/21, and 15/12.

Just like in the first-round match, when they won 3 to 2 at Hebraica, Flu once again overcame the current Superliga champion in a match marked by balance and comebacks.

The game started with Fluminense imposing their rhythm and managing to close the first set at 25 to 22. Osasco reacted in the sequence and won the second and third sets, putting pressure on the Carioca team.

Showing resilience, the Tricolor came back stronger in the fourth set, maintained consistency in decisive moments, and won 25 to 21, taking the decision to the tie-break.

Exciting Tie-break

The decisive set was marked by strong emotions. Fluminense started better and opened 2 to 0, but Osasco quickly reacted and tied at 3 to 3. The partial remained balanced until halfway, when the São Paulo team took the lead at 8 to 7.

The Tricolor grew again in the match and turned it to 10 to 8, maintaining the advantage at 12 to 10. Osasco managed another turnaround and reached 13 to 12, but Fluminense showed composure in the final stretch, scored the last points, and closed the tie-break at 15 to 12, securing the victory in São Paulo.

Match Highlights

The setter Amanda Sehn from Fluminense was elected the best player of the match and received the Viva Vôlei trophy.

The top scorer of the game was Osasco's opposite, Bianca Cugno, with 24 points. On the Tricolor side, Ariane was the great offensive highlight, scoring 19 points.

Standings Situation

With the positive result, Fluminense adds two points and reaches 29, maintaining the sixth position in the Superliga standings. 

Next Game

Fluminense returns to the court on the next 13th, when they face Praia Clube, away from home.

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