[REVIEW] MSL PLAYOFFS - SF1: SESI São Paulo x VIVO Minas

Sesi-SP is the first finalist

After five seasons, the state of Sao Paulo has again a team in the Men's Superliga Finals. This FRIDAY (8/4), SESI-SP defeated the Vivo / Minas by 3 sets to 0 (25/20, 26/24, 25/23), at the gymnasium Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo (SP) and secured a berth in the finals of the tournament. The hosts closed the semifinal series best-of-three against the Mineiros with two straight wins after losing the first playoff showdown.

The opponent of the Paulistas in the finals will be decided in the third game of the second semifinal showdown between the Vôlei Futuro (SP) and Sada Cruzeiro (MG) to be played Friday (15.04), 8h30pm, in Contagem (MG).


The outside hitter Murilo, of Sesi-SP, was elected the best athlete on the court and took home the trophy VivaVôlei. The player, considered the best in the world last year, played the match in the sacrifice, after suffering a thigh injury.

The highest scorer of the match was the outside hitter Luiz Felipe of Vivo / Minas with 18 points. By the side of Sesi-SP, the highlight was the opposite Wallace with 14 hits. The coach of the Sampa City team, the two-times Olympic champion (92/04) Giovane Gavio, celebrated for reaching his first final of Super League as a coach. 

SESI São Paulo 2 - 1 VIVO Minas
Game 01 - (25/16, 19/25, 25/21, 23/25 and 11/15)
Game 02 - (25/20, 13/25, 18/25 and 18/25)
Game 03 - (25/20, 26/24 and 25/23)

GAMEDAY 01

Matchday: March 30, 2011 

Arena: SESI Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo (SP)

Game Time: 124m
Top scorer: Wallace Jansen (SESI-SP) - 22pts

VivaVolei Trophy: Luiz Felipe (VIVO Minas)

TEAMS
SESI-SP – Sandro, Wallace, Murilo, Thiago Alves, Vini and Sidão. Líbero – Serginho
Replacements – Leo, Éverton and Jotinha
Head Coach – Giovane Gávio
VIVO/MINAS – Marlon, André Nascimento, Diogo, Ezinho, Holmes and Henrique. Líbero – Thiago Brendle
Replacements – Edinho, Rafinha, Luiz Felipe, Otávio and Lucarelli
Head Coach – Marcelo Fronckowiak


GAMEDAY 02

Matchday: April 02, 2011 

Arena: Arena VIVO, Belo Horizonte (MG)

Game Time: 98m
Top scorer: Wallace Jansen (SESI-SP) - 21pts

VivaVolei Trophy: Murilo Endres (SESI-SP)

TEAMS
SESI-SP – Sandro, Wallace, Murilo, Thiago Alves, Vini and Sidão. Líbero – Serginho
Replacements – Leo, André e Jotinha
Head Coach – Giovane Gávio
VIVO/MINAS – Marlon, André Nascimento, Diogo, Luiz Felipe, Holmes and Henrique. Líbero – Thiago Brendle
Replacements – Ezinho, Lucarelli, Otávio and Rafinha
Head Coach – Marcelo Fronckowiak

GAMEDAY 03

Matchday: April 08, 2011 

Arena: SESI Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo (SP)

Game Time: 88m
Top scorer: Luiz Felipe (VIVO Minas) - 18pts

VivaVolei Trophy: Murilo Endres (SESI-SP)

 
TEAMS
SESI-SP – Sandro, Wallace, Murilo, Thiago Alves, Vini and Sidão. Líbero – Serginho
Replacements – Leo, Jotinha and Valdir
Head Coach – Giovane Gávio
VIVO/MINAS – Marlon, André Nascimento, Diogo, Luiz Felipe, Russel and Henrique. Líbero – Thiago Brendle
Replacements – Edinho, Rafinha, Otávio, Lucarelli and Ezinho
Head Coach – Marcelo Fronckowiak

FULL MATCHES:

Game 01 (In São Paulo)  

Game 02 (In Belo Horizonte)

Game 03 (In São Paulo)