Sada Cruzeiro and Ciudad Vóley emerged victorious in their respective semifinals of the South American Club Championship, thereby booking their places in the final and ensuring their participation in the FIVB Club World Championship as South America’s representatives.
The first semifinal saw a Brazilian clash between Apan/Roll-on, and the defending champions, Sada Cruzeiro. With the backing of their home crowd, Apan/Roll-on put up a spirited fight, but Sada Cruzeiro’s experience and strength were overwhelming, leading to a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-15. Sada’s Vaccari led the scoring with 15 points, while Matías was the standout for Apan with 8 points.
On the other side, Argentina’s Ciudad Vóley, the 2022/23 Argentine League champions and ACLAV Cup winners, defeated Farma Conde Vôlei São José 3-1 in a gripping match that showcased their championship mettle. Set scores were 40-38, 19-25, 25-22, and 26-24, with Ponzio and Conte shining for Ciudad, both scoring 25 points.
The final, set to be a showdown between Sada Cruzeiro and Ciudad Vóley, promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the championship. Meanwhile, Apan/Roll-on and Farma Conde will vie for third place.
In other matches, Policía Voley claimed fifth place with a win over Monteros, and Vamos Peerlees secured seventh place by defeating CDV Centenario, highlighting the competitive spirit and high level of volleyball talent across South America.
Semifinals
- Sada Cruzeiro (BRA) vs. APAN/Roll-on (BRA) 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-15)
- Ciudad Vóley (ARG) vs. Farma Conde Vôlei São José (BRA) 3-1 (40-38, 19-25, 25-22, 26-24)
