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SESC RJ FLAMENGO STARTS THE SUPERLIGA PLAYOFFS AGAINST BARUERI

Coach Bernardinho's team opens the best-of-three quarter-final series against the São Paulo team, this Wednesday (27.03), at 6:30 pm, away from home

A new competition begins for Sesc RJ Flamengo this Wednesday (27.03). Leader of the qualifying phase of the Women's Super League, coach Bernardinho's team faces Barueri, at 6:30 pm, away from home, in the first match of the best-of-three quarter-final series. SporTV2 broadcasts live.

The red and black team knows the dangers of their opponent, who gave them trouble in the quarterfinals of the Copa Brasil and in the first round of the Superliga. Therefore, they want to impose an aggressive pace to return to Rio de Janeiro with the advantage in the confrontation.

"It will be a difficult game, because Barueri will play without any responsibility and that is a reason to be very alert. It's a very well-trained team, tall and that plays with a lot of speed, when they have the pass in their hands. We have to impose our serve and put pressure on them in our counterattack. We know that the responsibility is all ours. We fought hard to finish the qualifying phase first and we can't go in with our guard down, especially at their home", analyzed central Valquíria, the third best striker in the Superliga, with 54% efficiency.

The player celebrates her return the consistency of Sesc RJ Flamengo, which comes from four consecutive victories in the competition and arrives with morale in search of another positive result. She remembers that the difference lies in the strength of the team.

"We went through a moment of instability, but we rolled up our sleeves. Teamwork prevails here. We came together and came out more united after two consecutive defeats, for Osasco and Praia Clube, and we adjusted what was necessary. As a result, we played a great game against Minas and achieved a good run to finish the first phase well and start the playoffs", added Valquíria.

The second match of the quarterfinals between Sesc RJ Flamengo and Barueri will be played on Saturday (30.03), at 7pm, at Tijuca Tênis Clube. If necessary, game 3 will take place on April 3, at 6 pm, at Maracanãzinho.

Sesc RJ Flamengo is the biggest champion of the Women's Superliga, with 12 cups. Under Bernardinho's command, the team reached the top of the podium in the national competition in the 1997/1998 and 1999/2000 seasons (both in Curitiba), 2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2010/2011 , 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 (in Rio de Janeiro). The competition brings together 12 teams, who face each other in round and round matches before the playoffs. The final will take place in April.

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Women's Super League 2024/25: Sesc Flamengo stats and highlights

Mengão players stand out in the qualifying phase of the 2024/25 Women's Super League, ranking among the best in the fundamentals

Brie, Laís and Lorena stand out for Sesc RJ Flamengo in the 2024/25 Women's Superliga, being among the best in serving, passing and blocking - photo: reproduction

The qualifying phase of the 2024/25 Women's Super League was concluded last Friday (21), defining the final table and the playoff matches. Among the standout duels, Sesc RJ Flamengo will face Osasco in the next phase. In addition to the classification, the individual numbers of the athletes who stood out the most throughout the 22 rounds were released, highlighting notable performances in different areas.

Even though they finished the first phase in sixth place , the Rio de Janeiro team appears among the best in several fundamentals. In the serve, Brie secured second place with 22 points, behind only Jheovana, from Barueri, who scored 24. In the passing efficiency ranking, Laís finished in second place, with 68.21%, behind Camila Brait, from Osasco, who reached 69.01%.

Lorena also had an impressive performance in blocking, finishing in third place, with 77 points, while Edinara ended the qualifying phase as the fifth highest scorer overall, accumulating 328 points. In the most efficient serve, Helena was among the best with 37.9% success, occupying the fifth position.

CHECK OUT THE MAIN INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS OF THE WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE 2024/25

Withdrawal points

Jheovana (Barueri) – 24 points

Brie (Sesc RJ Flamengo) – 22

Thaisa (Minas Gerais) – 22

Ana Medina (Brasilia) – 21

Kisy (Minas) – 21

More efficient pass

Camila Brait (Osasco) – 69.01%

Laís (Sesc RJ Flamengo) – 68.21%

Kasiely (Sesi Bauru) – 67.43%

Natinha (Beach Club) – 64.96%

Leia (Sesi Bauru) – 64.91%

Blocking points

Adenízia (Beach Club) – 80 points

Lays (Fluminense) – 78

Lorena (Sesc RJ Flamengo) – 77

Luzia (Barueri) – 74

Thaisa (Minas Gerais) – 71

More efficient withdrawal

Ariane (Fluminense) – 40.2%

Francynne (Maringa) – 38.8%

Polina (Osasco) – 38.4%

Ana Medina (Brasilia) – 38.2%

Helena (Sesc RJ Flamengo) – 37.9%

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE PLAYOFFS AND MENGÃO'S SEARCH FOR AN EVEN BETTER PERFORMANCE

With the qualifying phase complete, the Sesc Flamengo team is preparing for the playoffs, where it will face Osasco in a decisive duel. The Rio de Janeiro team hopes to count on the performance of its main players to seek victory and continue in the competition. The match promises to be balanced, bringing together some of the best athletes in the tournament in a high-level competition.