Sada Cruzeiro emerged victorious against their arch-rivals Itambé Minas at the Riacho Arena. The intense clash, originally scheduled for the Brazilian Superliga fifth round but postponed due to Sada Cruzeiro’s participation in the Club World Championship in India, ended with a commanding 3-0 win for the hosts.
Sada Cruzeiro’s triumph, marked by partial scores of 25-14, 25-23, and 25-21, catapulted them back to the pinnacle of the Bet7k Men’s Superliga. This victory is particularly significant as it reinforces their undefeated status in the league, now boasting an impressive tally of 21 points from seven games.
Despite the loss, Itambé Minas remains on the third place in the league standings with 15 points. Meanwhile, Sada Cruzeiro’s closest rival in the title race, Farma Conde/São José, remains undefeated as well but trails slightly with 20 points.