In the latest Pool D match of the Champions League, PGE Rysice Rzeszow faced a formidable challenge against the host team, Asterix Avo Beveren. Despite being the favorites, the Rzeszow team, led by head coach Stephane Antiga, had to fight hard for their victory in Belgium, eventually winning the match 3-1.
The match began on an intense note, with both teams grappling for dominance. The Polish team, already holding one victory in the Pool D, secured first two sets with a narrow margin. The Belgian team, led by Iris Vos who impressively scored 5 out of 6 aces, mounted a strong comeback in the third set. This intense battle saw the Belgians narrowly clinching the set, signaling a potential shift in momentum.
However, the final set witnessed a dramatic turn as PGE Rysice Rzeszow regained control. The Polish vice-champions dominated the court. They overpowered their Belgian counterparts, who struggled to keep pace, ultimately not reaching even 15 points in the final set.
This victory marks the second win for PGE Rysice in this year’s Champions League. The final score was 1-3 (19-25, 24-25, 25-22, 14-25).
Pool A
Volley Mulhouse Alsace – Allianz Vero Volley Milano 0-3 (11-25, 12-25, 22-25)
Jedinstvo Stara Pazova – VakıfBank SK 0-3 (15-25, 17-25, 14-25)
Pool B
Vasas Obuda Budapest – Savino Del Bene Scandicci 0-3 (18-25, 18-25, 22-25)
Maritza Płovdiv – Eczacibasi Dynavit 0-3 (13-25, 16-25, 20-25)
Pool C
Calcit Kamnik – Grot Budowlani Łódź 1-3( 22-25, 25-14, 18-25, 17-25)
SC Potsdam – Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul 0-3 (18-25, 20-25, 19-25)
Pool D
Allianz MTV Stuttgart – A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano 1-3 (25-21, 19-25, 20-25, 18-25)
Asterix Avo Beveren – PGE Rysice Rzeszów 1-3 (19-25, 24-25, 25-22, 14-25)
Pool E
SC Prometey Dnipro – ŁKS Commercecon Łódź 0-3 (20-25, 17-25, 23-25)
CS Volei Alba Blaj – Voléro Le Cannet 2-3(18-25, 25-22, 25-15, 20-25, 13-15)