Jastrzębski Węgiel continued their perfect run in the CEV Champions League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chaumont VB 52 in France. The Polish champions showcased their strength in Pool E’s second round, taking sets 25-23, 25-18, and 25-20. Key contributors included Tomasz Fornal, crowned MVP with 14 points and a 59% attack efficiency, and Łukasz Kaczmarek with 13 points. Chaumont’s Pierre Toledo led all scorers with 17 points, but his efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Polish side’s superior attack, blocking (6-3), and serve (4-1).
Other Results from Round 2
- Pool A: Berlin Recycling Volleys beat Greenyard Maaseik 3-0 (16-25, 20-25, 30-32).
- Pool B: Olympiakos triumphed 3-1 over Helios Grizzlys Giesen (25-21, 24-26, 25-16, 26-24), while Vero Volley Monza swept Fenerbahce Medicana Istanbul 3-0 (23-25, 20-25, 23-25).
- Pool C: Allianz Milano defeated Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-1 (18-25, 23-25, 25-21, 20-25).
- Pool D: Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia outclassed Saint-Nazaire VB Atlantique 3-0 (17-25, 20-25, 13-25). Halkbank Ankara bested Jihostroj Ceske Budejovice 3-1 (18-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-25).
- Pool E: SVG Luneburg overcame Levski Sofia 3-1 (28-26, 15-25, 24-26, 21-25).