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Alianza Lima Notches First Club World Championship Win, Defeats Zhetysu 3–1

The result keeps the Peruvian champions at 1–1 in Group A with a path to the semifinals still open.

Overview

  • Alianza Lima beat Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu VC 3–1 in São Paulo after dropping the opening set 26–24, then winning 25–21, 25–23 and 26–24.
  • The victory is reported as the first ever by a Peruvian club at the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship.
  • After two matches, Alianza sits third in Group A at 1–1 in a tournament where the top two in each four-team group advance.
  • Libero lists Alianza’s next match as Scandicci at 15:00 local time on December 11, while La República refers to Savino Del Bene, reflecting a scheduling description discrepancy across outlets.
  • Team chief Cenaida Uribe praised the squad and urged continued support, and the side is led by Argentine coach Facundo Morando.