Cuban Miguel Angel Lopez was the top scorer in the semifinal and final matches of the Brazil Volleyball Cup 2023, won by his team Sada Cruzeiro for the seventh time.
In the title match, the light blue team dominated Farma Conde in straight sets of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-23, with the Cienfuegos native scoring 17 points.
“I am very happy to be able to help the team and play well. In the semifinal I was a little anxious. Today, with my head a little more in place, I managed to play a better game,” the 2020 club member told the Sada website.
“Farma had good moments in the game. When they served very well, they attacked very well, but we were more accurate. I am very happy for our achievement”, expressed the Cuban “flyer”, as he was nicknamed by the Brazilian press since his arrival to the South American Giant.
In the semifinal match they defeated Suzano in a hard-fought match that ended 25-19, 22-25, 30-28, 23-25 and 15-7.) Lopez also shined, this time as opposite, with 25 points.
Sada Cruzeiro confirms itself as the top winner in the Copa Brasil with titles in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.
The team has 14 in the main national tournaments. This season they started with dominance in the Mineiro championship and the supercup, as well as a bronze medal in the Club World Cup, in December. They also boast victories in the super league and the South American championship.
Sada Cruzeiro continues this month in the super league. On the 10th they will play against Guarulhos and on the 25th against Montes Claros to complete the ninth and tenth rounds, respectively, of the second legs.
