San Martín secured a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Circolo Sportivo Italiano in a thrilling match of the Peruvian Volleyball League on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Polideportivo Lucha Fuentes in Villa El Salvador. The win came after San Martín initially trailed, losing the first two sets.
The match scores were 22-25, 25-27, 25-16, 25-23, and 15-11, demonstrating a significant shift in momentum after the initial sets. Circolo Sportivo’s early success was attributed to the strong performance of Argentine player Eugenia Nosach, who proved effective at the net.
However, San Martín rallied, spearheaded by Ángelica Aquino, and ultimately overturned the deficit. The team’s resurgence in the third, fourth, and fifth sets secured their win. San Martín now holds 48 points and currently leads the second stage of the Peruvian Volleyball League.
The match was not without controversy. During the fourth set, San Martín briefly fielded four foreign players simultaneously, exceeding the permitted limit of three. Head coach Guilherme Schmitz halted the substitution before it was finalized, averting an immediate penalty, but Circolo Sportivo is expected to formally lodge a protest regarding the incident.
Circolo Sportivo currently has 24 points and occupies the seventh position in the league standings. The game was broadcast live on Latina Deportes, and highlights are available on YouTube. The Federación Peruana de Voleibol (FPV) has yet to comment on the potential protest from Circolo Sportivo.
