Alianza Lima cruised past Estudiantes de La Plata with a dominant 3-0 win in semifinal clash of the South American Women’s Volleyball Club Championship (Sudamericano de Clubes Femenino), securing a historic spot in the FIVB Club World Championship and their first-ever shot at the continental title.
Meanwhile, Dentil Praia pulled off an comeback against defending champions Gerdau Minas, overturning a two-set deficit to win 3-2. Kisy Nascimento (26 points) led Minas, while Sofya Kuznetsova (14) stood out for Praia.
Final Showdown: Alianza Lima vs. Dentil Praia
The much-anticipated final will take place in Arena UniBH, where Alianza Lima will chase their first continental title, while Dentil Praia aims for a third championship after winning in 2021 and 2023.
Third-Place Match & 5th Place Playoff
Before the final, Gerdau Minas and Estudiantes de La Plata will clash for third place. Meanwhile, Uruguayan side Barbatos edged Chile’s Murano 3-2 (25/21, 18/25, 15/25, 25/21, 16/14) to claim fifth place in a hard-fought battle.
Who will be crowned South American champions?
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