Flamengo is defeated by Sorocaba in the first game of the Superliga B quarterfinals
The two teams return to the court next Wednesday for the second clash
By Leonardo Pimenta - in
Flamengo started the match with one point, but Sorocaba quickly recovered and took the lead. After the technical timeout called by coach Arly, the red-and-black team closed the gap, falling behind 7-5. However, the São Paulo team continued to dictate the pace of the game and managed to open up a four-point lead. Mengão tried to fight back, but Sorocaba won the set 25-17.
The second set was marked by Sorocaba's complete dominance. Flamengo couldn't find its footing on the court, and the São Paulo team closed the set 25-15.
In the third set, Flamengo returned with a different approach, more aggressive and with more powerful attacks, opening a 5-1 lead. Sorocaba adjusted, equalized, and then turned the game around. The São Paulo team maintained its lead, reaching 18-11, and never let the momentum falter, closing the set 25-16 and winning the match 3-0.
Flamengo takes to the court next Wednesday, at 19:30 pm, in Sorocaba, for the second game of the Superliga B quarterfinals.