Grot Budowlani Łódź secured their spot in the semifinals of the CEV Cup by defeating the French team Beziers VB. Team from Łódź emerged victorious with a 3-2 win in the away match, following a solid 3-1 victory on their home court. This win was particularly significant as they managed to seal their advancement within the first two sets of the game.
Leading the charge for Grot Budowlani were Jelena Blagojević with 16 points, Ana Bjelica contributing 15, and Weronika Sobiczewska adding another 14 to the team’s total. On the opposing side, Beziers VB saw Pilar Marie Victoria scoring 17 points, Laura Milos with 15, Serena Gray with 14, and Taylor Fricano closely behind at 13 points. Ewelina Wilińska of Grot Budowlani was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the match.
The match concluded with scores of 2-3 (21-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 11-15), showcasing a tightly contested battle that ultimately favored Grot Budowlani Łódź. As they advance to the semifinals, they await their next challenge, which will be the winner of the match between Jedinstvo Stara Pazova from Serbia and Viteos Neuchatel from Switzerland. The first encounter between these two teams ended with Jedinstvo Stara Pazova securing a 3-1 win, setting the stage for an intense rematch scheduled for tomorrow.
CEV Cup – 4th Finals
Grot Budowlani Łódź vs. Beziers VB 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-23)
Beziers VB vs. Grot Budowlani Łódź 2-3 (21-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 11-15)