Sesc RJ Flamengo wins Batavo Mackenzie and advances to the Superliga semifinals.

Sesc RJ Flamengo secured its place in the semi-finals of the Superliga Femenina on a special night. This April 03.04rd, the team of coach Bernardinho, driven by the energy of 4.041 spectators at Maracanãzinho —a record figure for Flamengo this season—, defeated Batavo Mackenzie in straight sets, with splits of 25-21, 27-25 and 25-23. With this result, the Río de Janeiro team closed the quarter-final series with a 2-0 score and now awaits Dentil Praia Clube or Sesi Bauru in the next round.

Public support was crucial for Sesc RJ Flamengo to overcome some difficulties within the party. In the second set, the local team won 18-10, but Batavo Mackenzie prevailed, even managing to tie the scorer at 23-23. Finally, the fan teamed up with Simone Lee and her companions to ensure a solid victory. In the last set, also very equal, Flamengo assumed to prevail in the decisive moments.

"It's wonderful to feel the strength of our passion in a Maracanãzinho so full. We are driven on the court and are our seventh player. They marked the difference. We saw a difficult series, but we imposed our rhythm. It was extremely important to leave home and decide the classification here. Now it's time to rest and come back with strength. Let's get to work and study hard, if you are the next rival, because the semi-finals are difficult regardless of the opponent. We will have to concentrate harder and work harder to achieve what we want", says coach Giovana.

Simone Lee led the Sesc RJ Flamengo offensive and was the party's top scorer with 22 points. The American striker also achieved victory in the VivaVôlei Trofeo as the best player of the match. The Tainara project continued with 16 points. 

Check the results of Sesc RJ Flamengo in the quarter finals of the Superliga.

31.03 (Tuesday) - Batavo Mackenzie 1 x 3 Sesc RJ Flamengo - Mackenzie Esporte Clube (MG) 

03.04 (Friday) - Sesc RJ Flamengo 3 x 0 Batavo Mackenzie - Maracanazinho (RJ)