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SACCH M: Cruzeiro silence crowd in Taubaté, Bolívar secure semis with debut win

by WoV
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The South American Club Championship in Taubaté, Brazil, entered into Day 2 which was more intense and more excited than opening day because two Brazilian giants collided.

Taubaté vs. Cruzeiro

Taubaté vs. Cruzeiro

World champions Sada Cruzeiro Vôlei qualified into semifinals from Pool B by beating the hosts Funvic/Taubaté 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-23) in two hours and seven minutes of a battle! The clash gained even a higher dimension since Taubaté were encouraged by the crowd that filled “Coliseo Abaeté” gymnasium.

The top scorers were Cuban Yoandy Leal from Cruzeiro and Ricardo Lucarelli from Taubaté with 16 points each.

Inthe  same pool, Uruguayan champions Club Atlético Bohemios noted their first win at the tournament by defeating Bolivian Club San Martín Vóley in straight sets (25-22, 25-15, 25-20). By this, Bohemios will have a chance to qualify for the semis over Taubaté in the last round despite weak odds.

Gonzalo Grossi led scorers of the winning team from Uruguay with 13 points, while on side of San Martín, Edson Pérez scored 10.

In the first match of Day 2, in Pool A, Argentine vice-champions Personal Bolívar smoothly beat Club Peerless from Peru in straight sets, with partial 25-11, 25-16, 25-15 in their debut at the tournament. Thus, Bolívar already secured semifinal spot since Pool A consists of three teams only. Argentinian ‘classic’ Bolívar – UPCN Vóley San Juan will decide pool leaders.

The best scorer of the game was PeerlessLuis Soto with 12 points. Cuban Sánchez Bozhulev topped scorers of Argentine team with 11.

Main Round / Pool A / Round 2

Game Date/Time Teams Set Result per set Stats Videos
2nd game 18. 02. 2016 16:00 Personal Bolivar VS Peerless Club 3:0 25:11; 25:16; 25:15    

Main Round / Pool B / Round 2

Game Date/Time Teams Set Result per set Stats Videos
3rd game 18. 02. 2016 18:00 Club Atletico Bohemios VS San Martin 3:0 25:22; 25:15; 25:20    
4th game 18. 02. 2016 20:00 Taubate/Funvic VS Sada Cruzeiro Volei 1:3 25:20; 20:25; 19:25; 23:25    

 

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