Minas is looking for the seventh Women’s Superliga title – considering all national league competitions since 1976 (photo: Hedgard Moraes/Minas Tênis Clube)
Minas debuted in the Women’s Volleyball Superliga with a victory over Brusque by 3 sets to 0 (25/19, 25/19 and 25/12), this Friday (18/10), at Arena UniBH, in Belo Horizonte. Also competing in the main Brazilian tournament for the first time was Dutch Celeste Plak. And in style: the Minas Gerais tennis player won the best on court award.
During the match, Plak moved the scoreboard on 13 occasions. She led the team in the first stage, closed the second with an ace point and continued at a high level in the final stage.
Voted best on the court, she celebrated the victory, praised the atmosphere at the UniBH Arena, but made a reservation. In Plak’s opinion, she did not play well enough to receive the Viva Vôlei Trophy.
“I didn’t expect that. [o prêmio de melhor em quadra]I don’t think I played well today. But, I’m happy that we won the first game, here at home. The atmosphere is very good. Minas fans had been waiting for this moment for a long time: for the season to start, and for us to be able to win for them here was really good.”
Celeste Plak, Minas striker
Celeste Plak signed a contract with Minas for the 2024/25 season. Photo: Hedgard Moraes/Minas Tênis Clube
Minas’ next game
Minas’ next match is against fellow countryman Mackenzie. The teams meet on October 26th (Saturday), at 6pm, at Mackenzie Esporte Clube, for the second round of the Women’s Volleyball Super League. On closed TV, SporTV2 broadcasts the duel.
