Shock result! Flamengo stunned as Maringá come from behind in the Superliga | OneFootball

Flamengo faced their second defeat in the Women's Superliga

Leader of the Women's Volleyball Superliga, Sesc RJ Flamengo was surprised this Thursday (12). Playing at home, in the Tijuca Tênis Clube Gymnasium, the team led by Bernardinho suffered a 3-1 defeat, coming from behind. The set scores were 25-19, 24-26, 23-25, and 20-25.

With this result, Flamengo remained at 46 points, with 16 wins and two losses. In second place is Minas, with one less game and 44 points. Further behind, third-placed Osasco has 39 points and the same number of matches as the Most Beloved.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

As usual, Flamengo started at a fast pace and quickly gained a good lead (8 to 4). With Lorena and Tainara heavily involved in the attack, the team led by coach Bernardinho led the score the entire time and had no trouble closing the first set.

In the second set, the duo that shone in the first continued to be heavily involved. However, Maringá was more alert in defense and managed, at times, to block Lorena and Tainara. As a result, the teams exchanged points until 9 to 9. Then, Bernardinho called a timeout. Despite the talk, it was to no avail, and the visiting team surprised by closing at 26 to 24.

The scenario of the second set repeated itself when Maringá led the score at 10 to 9. Flamengo responded with Tainara, Lorena, and Simone Lee intense in the attack, but the visitors came back again, turning it around at 23 to 22. Then, with Mengo under pressure, the Paraná team secured the victory shortly after.

The last and decisive set was thrilling. Maringá was ahead practically the entire time, opening 18 to 13. However, Flamengo rallied and tied at 19 to 19, but ran out of steam. Calmly, the team from the South of the country closed at 25-20 and achieved a surprising victory. Now, the team jumped to sixth in the Superliga, with 25 points.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME IN THE SUPERLIGA?

Now, the Superliga will take a break. Firstly, due to Carnival. Additionally, the semifinals of the Brazil Volleyball Cup will take place. On February 27, Flamengo will face Osasco in Maringá, Paraná. If they win, the grand final will occur the following day, against the winner of the clash between Minas and Praia Clube.

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