In a thrilling start to the Superliga Masculina BET7K 2023/24 quarterfinals, Joinville overcame Farma Conde/São José with a 3-1 victory at the Arena Farma Conde in São José dos Campos. Seizing the first game of the best-of-three series, Joinville, who finished seventh in the regular season, now stands just one win away from securing a semifinal berth. The match scores were 25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, with Felipe Roque from Farma Conde/São José leading as the top scorer with 22 points, and Michel Saraiva shining for Joinville with 13 points. The next clash is scheduled for Friday in Santa Catarina, offering São José a chance to fight back and push the series to a decisive third game.
Earlier on the same day, Araguari, the sixth seed, pulled off an upset against third-ranked Sesi, clinching a 3-2 win in Bauru, SP. This victory also puts Araguari on the cusp of a semifinal spot, with the next game set for Friday in Araguari.
The playoffs had kicked off on Sunday, featuring wins by Vôlei Renata and Itambé Minas against Sada Cruzeiro and Vedacit Guarulhos, respectively. The competition continues on Tuesday, with Vôlei Renata facing Sada Cruzeiro in Campinas and Minas taking on Vedacit Guarulhos in Belo Horizonte, further heating up the race for the Superliga title.
