Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia won their third world club title, after defeating Japan's Osaka Bluteon 3:0 (25:20, 25:21, 29:27) in the final in Belém (Brazil). The Italians controlled the match in the first two sets, and in the third they showed champions' composure, overturning four set points and closing out the match in extended play.
Final – Result and Key Figures
| Team | Service Errors | Aces | Reception % | Attack % | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Bluteon | 17 | 1 | 48 (33 perfect) | 58 | 4 |
| Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia | 12 | 3 | 37 (23 perfect) | 55 | 9 |
Perugia compensated for weaker reception with dominance in blocks (9 against 4) and fewer service errors. This tipped the scales in crucial moments, especially in the third set.
Top Scorers in the Final
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Wassim Ben Tara | Perugia | 16 |
| Kamil Semeniuk | Perugia | 14 |
| Yuji Nishida | Osaka | 14 |
| Miguel Ángel López | Osaka | 10 |
Ben Tara was once again the main scorer, but the balance remains key " four Perugia players with double-digit points, against more limited support for Nishida in the Osaka squad.
Ideal Team of the 2025 Club World Championship
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Setter (MVP) | Simone Giannelli | Perugia |
| Opposite hitter | Wassim Ben Tara | Perugia |
| Middle blocker | Agustín Loser | Perugia |
| Middle blocker | Sebastián Solé | Perugia |
| Outside hitter | Kamil Semeniuk | Perugia |
| Outside hitter | Aaron Russell | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie |
| Libero | Tomohiro Yamamoto | Osaka Bluteon |
Perugia's dominant presence (five players in the ideal team plus the MVP) is a logical reflection of their complete control over the tournament.
Angelo Lorenzetti (Perugia coach):
"The level this year was exceptionally high. The guys showed composure and maturity, especially in the third set of the final. This is a deserved title."
Simone Giannelli (MVP):
"The third set was a test of our character. We stayed together and found the solution."
With this success, Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia solidified its place among the great powers in the history of the FIVB Club World Championship and now looks towards the leaders in terms of titles with real ambitions.
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