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Flamengo showed no mercy to Osasco and won 3 sets to 0

The biggest rivalry in women’s volleyball has turned into a one-sided affair! That’s because Sesc RJ Flamengo steamrolled Osasco this Tuesday (27th), winning 3 sets to 0. The set scores were 25-21, 25-17, and 25-22. The match took place at the Tijuca Tênis Clube Gymnasium, in Rio de Janeiro.

The result was the same as in the first round. In Osasco, Flamengo also won 3-0. After Tuesday’s (27th) result, the Rubro-Negro leads the competition with 14 wins and one loss. Meanwhile, the defeated team remains in fourth place, with ten victories and five losses.

HOW WAS THE MATCH?

The match started out very balanced, with both teams trading points until Flamengo made it 20 to 19. From then on, Simone Lee took control of the game and secured the victory for Mengão in the first set, 25 to 21, making the crowd erupt at Tijuca.

The second set had a very similar scenario. The teams exchanged points until Flamengo reached 16 to 15. Then, Karina scored four points in a row, with attacks and blocks, putting Mengão in a good position at 20 to 15. With a comfortable lead, the Rubro-Negro just managed the game and closed it out at 25-17.

In the third set, there was an interesting moment. When Flamengo was leading 21 to 18, there was a blackout at the Tijuca Tênis Clube. The fans took the opportunity to put on a show, turning on their cell phone lights and singing even louder. After more than 40 minutes of interruption, Mengão returned with the same energy and finished the match.

WILL THE DOMINANCE CONTINUE?

Later on, Flamengo and Osasco will face each other once again this season. That’s because, on February 27th, the rivals meet in the semifinal of the Copa Brasil. The winner will face Minas or Praia Clube in the grand final of the knockout tournament of Brazilian volleyball.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.