Vôlei Renata has clinched the first spot in the Brazilian Superliga Masculina BET7K 2023/24 finals following a commanding win against Vedacit Guarulhos. In the semifinal match held at the fully packed Taquaral gymnasium, Vôlei Renata won in straight sets (25-21, 25-22, 32-30), completing the best-of-three series with a 2-0 score.
Vôlei Renata now waits for its final opponent to be decided in the upcoming match on April 22. The other semifinal series between Sesi Bauru and Joinville is currently tied at 1-1.
Franco Paese from Vedacit Guarulhos led the scoring with 19 points, achieving a 59% attack rate. Meanwhile, Adriano Xavier was the highest scorer for Vôlei Renata with 16 points, including a 64% attack rate and 2 points from blocks. Maurício Borges, Edson Paixão, and Bruno Lima were also crucial contributors for the victorious team, each tallying 10 points. Borges received the Viva Vôlei Trophy, extending his outstanding performance into the playoffs.
Vôlei Renata, pursuing their inaugural Superliga championship, ousted the top-seeded Sada Cruzeiro in the quarterfinals and Vedacit Guarulhos in the semifinals.
