A moment of contention unfolded during the South American Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Lima, Peru, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as Osasco São Cristóvão Saúde faced Boston College of Chile. A video circulating online appears to reveal Osasco coach Luizomar de Moura receiving a yellow card during the match, sparking debate among viewers.
Osasco dominated the match, defeating Boston College in straight sets with scores of 25-8, 25-18, and 25-18. The victory secured Osasco’s leadership in Group B and a place in the tournament’s semi-finals. Here’s Osasco’s second straight-set win of the competition, having previously defeated Olympic by the same margin on Wednesday, February 18th.
The team, reigning champions of the Brazilian Superliga Feminina, has yet to drop a set throughout the competition. During the match against Boston College, Luizomar de Moura rotated his roster, providing playing time to several reserve players.
Argentine player Bianca Cugno led Osasco in scoring with 14 points, followed by American Caitie Baird with 11. The South American Championship serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship, with the tournament champion and runner-up both earning berths.
In a preliminary match, Alianza as well advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Universidad San Martín, coached by Guilherme Schmitz, 3-1. Osasco will now await the outcome of other group matches to determine their semi-final opponent. The semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM local time. The final match is slated for March 22nd at 5:00 PM.
The tournament is being streamed live on the official website of the South American Volleyball Confederation.
