BRA W: Praia at 12 of 12, Gabi returns to play for Sesc after 3 months, Tifanny blows away Pinheiros

Gabi (No.1)

In the 1st round of the second part of the Regular Season (12th Round overall), Praia calmly defeated Renata Valinhos/Country by a 3-0 (25-13, 25-20, 25-13) to remain at the top of the rankings with a perfect record and five points more compared to the closest followers – Sesc RJ. Praia coach Paulo Rego Júnior ‘Paulo Coco’ again could not count on a starter Walewska Oliveira, who is recovering from a sprained left ankle. Fabiana Claudino topped Praia with 15 points (3 kill blocks)

The defending champions Sesc RJ swept the last-placed Sesi-SP at home, partially 25-20, 25-14, 25-13. But it was not the only good news for the fans of Sesc as Gabriela Braga Guimarães ‘Gabi’ has finally returned to the court after undergoing a knee surgery in mid-September. The outside hitter played the second and third set. The supporters of Sesc will have to wait a lot more for the comeback of other Gabi, probably until the next season.

Despite the fact that the Pole Katarzyna Skowrońska made her debut for Hinode Barueri, the side coached by José Roberto Guimarães ‘Zé Roberto’ lost to Vôlei Nestlé (Osasco) by a 3-1. Tandara Caixeta stood out in Osasco with 16 points.

The first-ever transgender player in Superliga, Tifanny Abreu, had an amazing display in the win of her club Vôlei Bauru against Esporte Clube Pinheiros. After making a notable debut in the last round, Tifanny was even better last night, pouring in 25 points and being the best scorer of Bauru.

BRA National Championship 2017/2018 / Female / Seniors

REGULAR SEASON / 12TH ROUND

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