With five points accumulated (two wins, one loss), Osasco advanced as the second-placed team in Pool A and will face defending champions Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano, who topped Pool B, in the second semifinal, scheduled for 16:30 local time (19:30 UTC) on Saturday. Another duel involving teams from Brazil and Italy will happen earlier, at 13:00 (16:00 UTC), with Pool A winners Savino Del Bene Scandicci facing Pool B runners-up Dentil Praia Clube.
2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship: full schedule and results
The 2012 world champions, Osasco are set to compete in the semifinals for the fifth time in six appearances. Returning to the event for the first time since 2017, they also won silver in 2010 and 2014 and bronze in 2011.
American outside hitter Caitie Bird was instrumental in the team's decisive victory, leading Osasco's offense with 20 points (18 kills, two blocks). Middle blocker Mayhara Francini, who produced 17 (12 kills, five blocks), and Argentine opposite Bianca Cugno, who added 16 (13 kills, two blocks, one ace), also had productive shifts.
"We started well, but they made some changes and we struggled a little bit with them," Mayhara reflected. "But this match showed the strength of our squad, because we made many changes too, and everyone was ready to help when they were called. I'm proud of the team and our performance today shows that our hard work is paying off and the team is improving."
