Fonte do Bastardo beats Sporting and is one victory away from the final title match – volleyball

April 05, 2023 – 22:52

Insularis won the third match of the semi-finals tonight in the Azores

Font de Bastardo is one win away from qualifying for the playoff final for the title, as they advanced tonight (2-1) in the semi-final against Sporting. In the third match that was played 11 days after the initial date, due to Sporting’s refusal to play on March 26, claiming the illness of its players, the Islanders made the home advantage, winning a match that was decided only by the end of five sets, by parts 25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 25-22 and 15-13. Fonte do Bastardo can then guarantee the final if they also win the fourth match, which is scheduled for Saturday at Pavilhão João Rocha. If the Lions win, there will be a fifth meeting, on the twelfth, in the Azores.

Remember, the winner of this tie will face Benfica in the final. The Eagles are already qualified, after beating Leixes in three matches.

In any case, the result of the tie between Sporting and Font de Bastardo is still subject to approval “following the decision that the FPV Disciplinary Board may make in the ongoing disciplinary procedures,” the federation (FPV) revealed, referring to the ongoing investigation into the fact that Sporting did not go to the match. on March 26, citing the illness of several players.

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