Author: Shreyas Sharma
Cruzeiro Vôlei won their eighth Men’s Super League title on Sunday, beating Minas in the final at the Farma Condi Arena in São Paulo. With a score of 3-0, 25/18, 25/19 and 25/20, the team reached the pinnacle and became the biggest winners in the history of the tournament, beating their rivals in the grandstand.
The Celeste team had an almost perfect season, winning the Mineiro, the Super Cup, the Copa Brasil and the South American Championship. They also won a bronze medal at the World Championships. With this year’s cup, they became the biggest winners in the history of the Copa Brasil (7), the Supercopa (5), the South American Cup (9) and the Superliga (8). In the World Cup, they have won four titles, one fewer than Italy’s Trentino.
Cruzeiro started the match with great authority, pressing from the start and hardly making any mistakes. López, the Cuban player, played an impeccable game. Wallace, who was suspended for a social media post about shooting the President of the Republic, was listed in the final hours before the match and played very little.
The final also marked the retirement of two great Brazilian volleyball players, setter William and opposite number Vissotto. William, who has six Superliga titles to his name, played in his 12th consecutive final, while Vissotto, world champion and silver medalist at the London Olympics, had his last chance to win the trophy, but took silver. Before the start of the match, the two players got emotional and cried during the national anthem. William looked constantly at the many family members and friends who were in the stands with banners and personalized T-shirts.
Despite the defeat, Minas had some outstanding players, such as Pinta, who made some good attacking chances, and Maique, who made some good saves.
The Superliga final was attended by a large number of fans who came to cheer on their favorite team. The Cruzeiro fans were delighted with the result and celebrated the victory with great enthusiasm. Wallace, who was applauded by the crowd and booed by the rest of the gym when he entered the court, thanked the crowd on social media after the match, saying that the support he received was very important to him.
Cruzeiro’s victory not only consolidated their position as the Superliga’s greatest champions, but also attested to the club’s commitment to excellence. The team’s success is the result of a solid project that has been underway for many years, and this eighth title is a significant achievement for the team, its fans and the entire Brazilian volleyball community.
he final of the Men’s Superliga 2022/2023 was a thrilling match, with Cruzeiro emerging victorious and becoming the biggest winners in the history of the competition. With the retirement of two great players and the emergence of new stars, the future of Brazilian volleyball looks promising, and fans can expect more exciting matches in the coming years.