Asseco Resovia Rzeszów secured a victory in Champions League Pool B match, defeating ACH Volley Ljubljana 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-21). This win marks Asseco Resovia’s first in this edition of the Champions League, recovering from their initial four-set loss to Tours VB.
In a packed Tivoli Arena with over 4,000 spectators, the Slovenian team ACH Volley faced a challenging match against the favored Polish team, Asseco Resovia Rzeszów. Despite a spirited performance, ACH Volley succumbed to a 0-3 defeat, marking their second loss in the competition.
The young Ljubljana team, inexperienced in handling the intense atmosphere of the Slovenian sports temple, struggled initially but soon found their rhythm. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t overcome the early leads established by Asseco Resovia. The guests led each set from start to finish.
In another match, Itas Trentino achieved their second three-point victory in the Champions League group stage, overcoming Tours 3-1. The Italian champions demonstrated their superiority in serving and blocking, with Alessandro Michieletto shining as the top scorer with 20 points. The match was marked by Trentino’s dominance in the first and fourth sets, while the middle sets were more closely contested.
Pool B
ACH Volley Ljubljana vs. Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 0-3 (21-25, 23-25, 21-25)
Tours VB vs. Itas Trentino 1-3 (17-25, 22-25, 25-23, 19-25)