The UNIBH Arena in Belo Horizonte witnessed a thrilling conclusion to the XXV Women’s South American Club Championship. Dentil Praia Clube dominated the final, securing their third title with a convincing 3-0 victory (25-15, 25-12, 25-19) over Alianza Lima from Peru.
Both finalists earned spots in the FIVB Club World Championship after their semifinal triumphs. Alianza Lima entered the final undefeated, having lost only one set throughout the tournament, while Dentil Praia Clube, with four previous runner-up finishes, sought redemption.
In the group stage, Alianza Lima had defeated Praia Clube 3-1, but the Brazilian team turned the tables in the final. Captain Adenízia Silva, who scored 16 points, including eight blocks, credited the victory to teamwork and determination. Aixa Vigil led Alianza Lima with 10 points.
Earlier, Gerdau Minas secured third place by overpowering Estudiantes de La Plata from Argentina 3-0 (25-14, 25-5, 25-16), with Thaisa Daher de Menezes leading the scoring with 14 points.
Individual Awards
- MVP: Adenízia (Dentil Praia Clube)
- Best Middle Blockers: Adenízia (Dentil Praia Clube), Lazcano (Alianza Lima)
- Best Setter: Macris (Dentil Praia Clube)
- Best Opposite: Kisy (Gerdau Minas)
- Best Outside Hitters: Payton (Dentil Praia Clube), Ariana Sanchez (Alianza Lima)
- Best Libero: Esmeralda Sanchez (Alianza Lima)
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