Fluminense wins 2026 Copa Brasília with five-set comeback over Universitario

Fluminense won the 2026 Copa Brasília title on Saturday, October 3, defeating Peru's Universitario in a five-set comeback victory (3 sets to 2) in the friendly tournament's fifth edition. The match, lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, featured set scores of 23-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-17, and 15-10. Fluminense's blocking was a key strength, with outside hitters Bianca Bertolino and Natália Danielski leading offensively from the fourth set onward. Bertolino scored a team-high 22 points, followed by Valquíria and Natália with 17 each. Universitario's Catherine Flood was the opponent's standout, while Brazilians Malu and Sarah Evaristo were substituted by coach Francisco Hervas. Hosts Gerdau Minas finished last. Fluminense's official season debut comes Thursday, October 8, against Tijuca in the Campeonato Carioca opener at 7:30 PM at Ginásio João Coelho Netto in Laranjeiras.