Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde is back on top! The team secured its fourth Copa Brasil title defeating Sesi Bauru 3 sets to 1 in an intense final in São José (SC). With set scores of 27-25, 16-25, 27-25, 26-24, Osasco ended a seven-year title drought.
Osasco’s Road to Victory
Osasco had a dominant tournament, defeating Unilife Maringá in the quarterfinals and taking down Gerdau Minas in the semifinals. Sesi Bauru, on the other hand, pulled off impressive wins over Sesc RJ Flamengo and Dentil Praia Clube to reach the final.
Natália Leads the Charge
Natália Zilio was unstoppable, leading all scorers with 20 points (17 attacks, 1 ace, 2 blocks) and earning the prestigious Troféu VivaVôlei. Callie Schwarzenbach added 12 points, while Sesi Bauru’s Mayhara Francini (19 points) and Lorenne Teixeira (15 points) were standout performers.
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Drama, Injuries & Clutch Plays
The final wasn’t without its challenges. Osasco’s Valquíria Dullius twisted her ankle early in the third set but managed to continue. Moments later, setter Giovana Gasparini injured her knee and had to be replaced by Kenya Malachias. On the Sesi side, Roslandy Acosta struggled with a calf injury, exiting when her team trailed 12-5.
Despite Bauru’s fightback, Natália Zilio stepped up in key moments, sealing Osasco’s 3-1 victory. With this win, the team now boasts four Copa Brasil titles (2008, 2014, 2018, 2025) and reaffirms its place among Brazil’s volleyball giants.
