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After declaring support for BAP, Zico records a video reinforcing the decision and recalls the controversy at Flamengo in 2010
With a homogeneous distribution, Bernardinho's team beats the São Paulo team by 3 sets to 0, closing the match in two games and waiting for Praia or Bauru
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Sesc RJ Flamengo is in the semifinals of the Women's Superliga. With a confident performance in front of the fans at Tijuca Tênis Clube, coach Bernardinho's team beat Barueri by 3 sets to 0, partials of 25-16, 25-19 and 25-14, this Saturday (30.03), and closed the series best of three in the quarter-finals 2-0 - they had already triumphed 3-1, away from home. Rubro-Negro's opponent in the next phase will come from the clash between Praia Clube and Sesi Bauru.
On a night with a lot of support from the fans in the stands, American winger Roni gave a high level performance, she was the top scorer of the match, with 14 hits, and also took home the VivaVôlei Trophy for best on the court. Also noteworthy is the good distribution of setter Brie. The opposite Sabrina scored 13 points, the central Juciely had 12 and the pointer Michelle scored 10.
"Our fans are incredible. We are very grateful for the support they have given us in each game and it was no different in this one night. We were patient and worked very well on our communication on the court to collectively resolve any situation that arose. We talked a lot about the importance of minimizing our mistakes and we did a great job, with a consistent serve, which put a lot of pressure on the other side. This is how we want to reach the semi-finals", analyzed Roni.
Sesc RJ Flamengo soon set their pace and took a 6-2 lead, with an ace from Brie. The serve, in fact, was an important weapon to prevent Barueri's quick moves and provide counterattacks. With a great start from Juciely, the hosts took the difference to 15-8. Roni attacked well to make it 19-9. The quiet victory in the first set, 25-16, came with an invasion over the opponent.
Rubro-Negro maintained the pressure on the opponent in the second half, thanks to the serve, and opened 9- 3, after two well-finished counterattacks by Sabrina. The Rio reception, in turn, worked efficiently and allowed Brie to make a varied distribution. Bernardinho's team also showed that the wall was in tune: Juciely closed the door on the São Paulo attack and made it 20-15. An error from the opponent gave the final number to the set: 25-19.
Pushed by the fans, Sesc RJ Flamengo started the third set at an intense pace and took a 7-3 lead, after an attack from Michelle. The red-black team needed to be patient, as the opponent improved in defense. But Juciely commanded the actions at the net and scored 16-11 and 18-13, with great blocks. The hosts grew along with the crowd in the stands and closed the score 25-14, after another block, this time from Roni.
Athlete highlights quality of the squad and club structure as decisive factors for choice
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Sesc Flamengo, one of the main teams in Brazilian volleyball, underwent a significant reformulation for the 2024/25 season, and one of the main new additions to the squad is central Jussara. With extensive international experience and after an excellent spell at Maringá last season, the 28-year-old athlete spoke exclusively about her arrival at the club, her plans and the fierce competition for a place in the starting team.
Like other players in the squad, Jussara highlights the quality of the team and the excellence of the committee technique led by Bernardinho as crucial factors in his decision to wear the Flamengo shirt. The center, who has already played in Portugal, France, Israel and other Brazilian clubs, sees his arrival at Sesc Flamengo as a great opportunity to boost his career.
"Sesc RJ Flamengo is one of the biggest clubs from Brazil. Knowing the team's interest in me was extremely gratifying and motivating. Without a shadow of a doubt, playing at Sesc RJ Flamengo with this structure and this coaching staff will give me what I need to advance my career", said Jussara.< /p>
Sesc Flamengo was eliminated in the Superliga semi-finals in the last three editions. The biggest champion since the merger with the Sesc project, the club is now looking to return to the final and win the title that eluded them in previous seasons. Jussara believes that the newly formed group has the potential to achieve this goal.
"I believe in Sesc's return to the final. This squad has very good players and is being a huge showcase for us. For sure We will have the season of a lifetime to try, once again, to take Sesc RJ Flamengo to the final and the title", declared the central team.
The central position is one of those that has undergone the most changes in the Sesc Flamengo squad for the 2024/25 season. With the departure of Juciely and Valquíria, starters in the last three seasons, the club hired Lorena and Jussara to fill these vacancies. Now, they join Juju and Adria, who were already part of the team, and the competition for a place in the starting lineup promises to be intense.
Bap also spoke about remaining cautious when building Rubro-Negro's new home
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The fan of Flamengofurther revived its dream of its own stadium after the club acquired the gasometer land for the construction of its new home. However, for Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, the Rubro-Negro project needs a lot of attention and care so as not to harm sporting performance, as was the case with São Paulo and Corinthians, with the construction of Morumbis and Neo Química Arena. p>
"Flamengo fans don't want what happened to São Paulo to happen, which spent 17 years without winning anything. Corinthians were champions of the Libertadores and the World Cup in 2012, and they were full of their chests to say that they would have stadium in two years. See what happened 12 years later with that Corinthians. There is no longer any sporting performance, there is a stadium, huge debt..." said BAP.
"A month ago, in a Corinthians review, I saw people saying that “the stadium is the root of our problems, we have Pacaembu, we have to return the stadium as a guarantee to keep Pacaembu”. intelligence. Learning from other people's mistakes is wisdom", added the candidate in an interview with the Coluna do Fla portal.
SÃO PAULO AND CORINTHIANSAs said by Bap, São Paulo became one. long time without winning titles, that is, precisely during the construction process of Morumbi, opened in 1960. On the other hand, Corinthians, which debuted at Neo Química Arena in 2014, is experiencing one of the biggest financial crises in history.
DREAM OF OWN STATELast month, Flamengo agreed to purchase the land from Gasologista, where the construction of the Mais Querido stadium is planned. Furthermore, the Rubro-Negro and Rio City Hall reached an agreement with Caixa Econômica so that the expropriation of the site could be completed.
An unexpected impasse emerged behind the scenes of Brazilian football this week, with the revelation that the next Verdão game will not be held in Barueri
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Choosing a location to hold football matches often involves a series of interests and logistical considerations. In the case of Palmeiras, which frequently uses the Arena Barueri stadium, located in Greater São Paulo, as its home ground for smaller games, the decision to change location generated speculation and debate among fans and the sports media.
According to Luiz Teixeira, the change of location of the game against Flamengo is not due to stadium availability issues or infrastructure problems, but rather a strategic decision. If it were against any other team, the game would be held in Barueri without further questioning. However, the choice to face Flamengo in a different venue raises questions about the reasons behind this decision.
The rivalry between Palmeiras and Flamengo is known for mobilizing a large number of fans and attracting media attention national. Therefore, the choice of location for this particular clash may have been influenced by a number of factors, including the stadium's ability to accommodate large numbers of spectators, security and logistical considerations, as well as commercial and marketing interests.
FLAMENGO GOES TO SÃO PAULO IN SEARCH OF VICTORYIn addition, the geographic proximity between the stadiums of Palmeiras and Flamengo, both located in São Paulo, may have played a role in the decision to change the departure location. Moving to a different stadium can help balance fan support and ensure a competitive atmosphere during the game.
The news of the change of venue for the game generated mixed reactions among Palmeiras fans. While some expressed understanding regarding the strategic considerations behind the decision, others expressed discontent with the lack of transparency from the club's board regarding the matter.
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