In a match that marked the opener of Pool Round 2 in the CEV Champions League, Jastrzębski Węgiel emerged victorious against Jihostroj Ceske Budejovice. Despite a strong challenge from the Czech team, Poland’s reigning champions, led by Tomasz Fornal and Norbert Huber, secured a well-earned away win.
The final score, 3-0 (19-25, 27-29, 26-28), reflected a hard-fought battle.
Tomasz Fornal dominated the scorers’ chart with 17 points. His statistics included 14 successful attacks with a 58% success rate, 2 blocks, 1 ace, and a remarkable 73% positive reception rate, 45% of which were deemed excellent. Fornal’s performance earned him the MVP award for the match. Close behind, Norbert Huber contributed significantly with 16 points. On the Ceske Budejovice side, Ignacio Luengas put up a valiant effort, scoring 13 points.