It was a night of high drama in the Superliga Masculina 2024/25, as Vôlei Renata edged out Itambé Minas in a nail-biting 3-2 victory in Campinas. With set scores of 25-16, 24-26, 31-29, 23-25, and 15-6, Renata secured a important win, reclaiming third place in the standings with 32 points, just three behind Minas.
The match was packed with intensity, controversial referee calls, and heated moments—especially in the third set, where a long dispute over a net touch halted play for nearly seven minutes. Despite leading 24-22, Minas couldn’t close out the set, and Renata seized the momentum to turn the game around. Maurício Borges, with 19 points, was named MVP, while Aboubacar Dramé Neto – Abouba of Minas led all scorers with 25 points.
Meanwhile, Joinville maintained their winning streak following their Copa Brasil clash and a thrilling 3-2 victory against Sada. They secured another impressive win over Sada Cruzeiro, staging a 3-1 comeback at home (24-26, 27-25, 25-20, 25-18). This marked Cruzeiro’s second loss of the season—but the first where they dropped all three points. Despite the defeat, the reigning leaders remain at the top with 39 points, four ahead of Minas. Opposite Djalma Moreira shined for Joinville, scoring 24 points and earning the MVP award.
In other matches, Saneago Goiás and Vedacit Guarulhos both secured tie-break wins, adding more excitement to the playoff race. The round wraps up today, with Sesi Bauru vs. Apan Roll-on and Neurologia Ativa vs. Praia Clube.
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