Thursday brings the kind of jogo decisivo that makes coaches sweat: quartas de final Game 3 of the Superliga Men’s volleyball playoffs, with série empatada on the line and mando de quadra already playing its usual mind games. According to segundo apurou o Jogo Hoje, Praia Clube and Guarulhos go at it at 18h30 Brasília time, at the Ginásio UTC in Uberlândia (MG), with transmissão ao vivo on SporTV 2 and VBTV.
The quarterfinals decision
This is the decisive third chapter of the series, and the scoreboard tells the story: it’s série empatada at 1–1, because each side has defended its turf like it’s a title belt. That’s not a small detail. In a playoff quarterfinals tie, the team that best manages momentum off serve and block usually turns pressure into points. So when we say this is a vaga na semifinal decider, we mean it literally: one winner, one semifinal ticket, and a date with Vôlei Renata.
Time, venue and live broadcast
For the match logistics, there’s no mystery and no excuses. The clash is set for:
- Date: Thursday (16)
- Start time: 18h30 (Brasília time)
- Venue: Ginásio UTC, Uberlândia (MG)
- Live broadcast: SporTV 2 and VBTV
- Stage: Superliga Men’s volleyball quarterfinals, Game 3
Expect the usual playoff intensity to spike early. If the rotations get tight and the ball speed climbs, that’s where a tie-break stops being a possibility and starts being a threat.
How each team arrives for Game 3
On paper, Praia Clube looked like the favorite before the series began. But playoffs don’t care about pre-season vibes. The first match had the feel of a controlled stroll, with Praia Clube cruising to a 3–0 win as the home side. Then Guarulhos flipped the script in the second game, turning pressure into execution and finishing 3–2 at the Ponte Grande gym.
That pattern matters. When a team wins on its own mando de quadra, the tactical question for Game 3 becomes: who can steal points on the opponent’s rhythm? Because if both squads keep trading serves and blocks, we’re heading into the kind of late-game volleyball where every reception is a swing in the dark—and the tie-break becomes the referee of character.
What’s at stake for the semifinal
The prize is clean: the winner earns the vaga na semifinal and faces Vôlei Renata. That’s the direct reward. But there’s also the indirect one: the winner helps shape the final playoff bracket.
On the other side, the second semifinal is still being defined between Itambé Minas and Suzano, while Sada Cruzeiro is already through. So yes, this match is not just about moving forward—it’s about setting the tone for the whole postseason run.
Match service: Praia Clube vs Guarulhos
- Match: Praia Clube vs Guarulhos
- Competition: Superliga Men’s Volleyball
- Round: Quarterfinals, Game 3
- Series status: 1–1 (tied)
- Venue: Ginásio UTC, Uberlândia (MG)
- Kickoff: Thursday (16), 18h30 (Brasília time)
- Live broadcast: SporTV 2 and VBTV
- Next opponent (semifinal): Vôlei Renata
O Veredito Jogo Hoje
We’re calling it: this is a jogo decisivo where the team that wins the small-ball battles—serve pressure, first-contact quality, and the block timing—will control the emotional temperature. Praia Clube might have the swagger, but Guarulhos has already shown it can survive the noise and strike back. If the series stays tight, the tie-break won’t be a surprise; it’ll be the natural outcome of two evenly matched squads trading quartas de final nerve. One thing’s for sure: the winner won’t just advance—they’ll look like the semifinal team from the first rally.
— Analista Tático, JogoHoje.esp.br
Perguntas Frequentes
What time does Praia Clube vs Guarulhos start?
It starts on Thursday (16) at 18h30 (Brasília time).
Where can I watch Praia Clube vs Guarulhos live?
The match has transmissão ao vivo on SporTV 2 and VBTV.
Who does the winner face in the Superliga Men’s semifinals?
The winner advances to face Vôlei Renata.
