Gerdau Minas emerged as the winners of the 2023 Brazilian Women’s Cup by clinching the title for the third time.
The team’s impressive block performance, with 16 block points, proved to be a key factor in their success. They secured a 3-1 (28-26, 25-18, 15-25, 25-17) win over Dentil/Praia Clube at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, to secure the Copa Brasil title.
The match top scorer was Kisy Nascimento, opposite of Gerdau Minas, with an impressive 25 points. Additionally, the team’s victory was bolstered by the contribution of double Olympic champion Thaísa Menezes, who played a pivotal role in securing the win for Minas Gerais. Thaísa Menezes scored 10 points in total, with five points coming from successful blocks.
ThaísaMenezes stated: “During crucial moments of the game, our team demonstrated resilience and perseverance. This is a narrative that has been consistently observed in Minas, where the team’s success stems from collective effort. Our coaching staff is incredibly dedicated, often working late into the night to create effective game plans and strategies. It is through this collective effort that our block performance was able to shine, ultimately leading to our success. We are now able to enjoy the benefits of our hard work and dedication.”
Priscila Daroit, who scored 18 points in the final match, was also a key player in the team’s victory. Her celebration of the title was especially meaningful as she had been absent from the beginning of the season.
Daroit expressed her thoughts on the competition, stating that it was a important competition for the team in the season. She also highlighted that the team had strengthened and become more united as they progressed through the competition. Despite not being able to play at the beginning of the season, Daroit expressed her happiness at being able to contribute to the team’s victory in the final match.
Gerdau Minas victory in the Copa Brasil secured their qualification for two additional competitions: the 2023 Super Cup and the 2024 South American Club Championship.
Copa Brasil – Semifinals
March 6, 2023
Dentil Praia Clube vs Fluminense 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-2, 25-21)
Gerdau Minas vs Sesc RJ Flamengo 3-1 (23-25, 25-18, 25-17, 25-16)
Copa Brasil – Finals
March 7, 2023
Dentil/Praia Clube vs Gerdau Minas 1-3 ((26-28, 18-25, 25-15, 17-25)
CHAMPIONS OF THE WOMEN’S COPA BRASIL
2007 – Rexona-Ades (RJ)
2008 – Finasa/Osasco (SP)
2014 – Molico/Nestlé (SP)
2015 – Pinheiros (SP)
2016 – Rexona-Ades (RJ)
2017 – Rexona-Sesc (RJ)
2018 – Vôlei Nestlé (SP)
2019 – Itambé Minas (MG)
2020 – Sesc-RJ
2021 – Itambé Minas (MG)
2022 – Sesi Vôlei Bauru (SP)
2023 – Gerdau Minas (MG)
