Alianza Lima Secures Third Place at South American Volleyball Club Championship 2026
Lima, Peru – Alianza Lima defeated Universidad San Martín 3-1 on Sunday, February 22nd, to claim third place at the 2026 South American Volleyball Club Championship. The match, held at the Lucha Fuentes sports center in Villa El Salvador, saw Alianza Lima demonstrate resilience after facing strong opposition throughout the tournament.
Match Recap: Alianza Lima vs. San Martín
Alianza Lima started strong, taking the first set 25-22. San Martín responded by winning the second set 25-18. Alianza Lima regained control in the third set, winning 25-16, and closed out the match with a 25-20 victory in the fourth set.
| Club | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Alliance | 25 | 18 | 25 | 25 | – | 3 |
| San Martín | 22 | 25 | 16 | 20 | – | 1 |
Road to the Third-Place Match
Both teams faced tough competition in the group stage and subsequent rounds. Alianza Lima fell to SESI of Brazil in the semifinals with a score of 3-0, while San Martín lost 3-0 to Osasco. Despite these losses, both teams showcased their talent and determination throughout the championship.
Tournament Details
The 2026 South American Volleyball Club Championship commenced on February 18th in Lima, Peru, featuring nine teams competing for the title. The competition served as a platform for showcasing the growing strength of Peruvian volleyball. The event was broadcast live on Latina TV (channels 2 and 702 HD), the Latina app and website, the Facebook channel of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation (FPV), and the website of the South American Volleyball Confederation (voleysur.org). It was also covered with minute-by-minute updates on RPP.pe.
Match Schedule and Viewing Information
The match between Alianza Lima and San Martín took place on Sunday, February 22nd, at 2:45 p.m. (Peruvian time). Viewers in other countries could tune in at the following times:
- Colombia: 2:45 p.m.
- Ecuador: 2:30 p.m.
- Bolivia: 3:45 p.m.
- Venezuela: 3:45 p.m.
- Argentina: 4:45 p.m.
- Brazil: 4:45 p.m.
- Chile: 4:45 p.m.
- Mexico (CDMX): 1:45 p.m.
- United States (Miami): 2:45 p.m.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices for the San Martín vs. SESI match were as follows:
- General: S/20
- Preferred North: S/35
- South Preferred: S/35
- East: S/40
- West: S/55
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