Dentil Praia Clube clinched an extraordinary victory against their arch-rivals Gerdau Minas on Sunday. The intense match, which unfolded at the Arena Uni-BH in Belo Horizonte, saw Praia Clube overturn a daunting 0-2 deficit, winning with set scores of 17-25, 18-25, 25-22, 39-37, and 15-09. This remarkable comeback marked a significant moment in the BET7K 2023/24 Women’s Superliga.
Despite their loss, Gerdau Minas managed to maintain their second position in the league standings, trailing behind the frontrunner Sesc RJ Flamengo. Praia Clube, currently in fourth place, behind Osasco on third.
The match’s standout performer was Russian outside hitter Kuznetsova, whose exceptional play was pivotal in Praia’s victory. Kuznetsova’s efforts earned her the Viva Vôlei Trophy, ending the game as the top scorer with 32 points. On the Minas side, Kisy led with 21 points.