Sesc RJ Flamengo defeats Sancor Maringá in their debut in the Brazilian Cup

Sesc RJ Flamengo kicked off the 2025/2026 season in style. In its debut in the Taça Brasil, the red-and-black team overcame Sancor Maringá, this Tuesday (23.09), by 3 sets to 0, with partials of 25-22, 25-22 and 25-20, in the gym Moringão, in Londrina (PR). In the quadrangular, which also includes Gerdau Minas and Londrina Vôlei, everyone plays against everyone else to determine the champion.

Under the command of the assistant Helio LaughsSesc RJ Flamengo relied on its collective strength, especially in decisive moments, and managed to cope with some key absences. Coach Bernardinho did not travel to Paraná after the loss of his mother. Meanwhile, outside hitter Simone Lee is recovering from a cut on her foot.

The central Juju was the top scorer for Rubro-Negro in the match, with 15 hits, followed by opposite Tainara, with 14, and outside hitter Helena, with 13.

"I'm really happy, first of all with the result. I really enjoy being able to help the team in the best way possible. We knew how important this game was, as we're a renewed group. We came to this championship with the goal of playing everything, of getting the group more and more involved. We're going to work hard to strive for growth every day," he said. Juju.

Sesc RJ Flamengo's next challenge in the Taça Brasil is this Wednesday (24.09), at 18:30 pm, against Londrina Vôlei, at the same location, with live broadcast from CazeTV.

Check out Sesc RJ Flamengo's games in the Brazil Cup

23.09 (Tuesday) - Sesc RJ Flamengo 3 x 0 Sancor Maringa

24.09 (Wednesday) - 18:30 pm - Londrina x Sesc RJ Flamengo - CazeTV

25.09 (Thursday) - 21pm - Gerdau Minas x Sesc RJ Flamengo - CazeTV