From Collapse to Glory: Zawiercie Stuns Jastrzębski Węgiel in Five-Set Thriller
What a night for Polish volleyball! Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie pulled off a breathtaking comeback to reach the CEV Champions League Men’s final for the very first time — and they did it in style.
Down two sets and struggling to find their rhythm, Zawiercie looked out of the race. But led by a fiery performance from Bartosz Kwolek, who turned the tide in the third set, they clawed their way back into the match. Set by set, point by point, they wore down a strong Jastrzębski Węgiel side, forcing a deciding fifth set that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The final set was pure drama — lead changes, saved match points, and heart-stopping rallies. But when the dust settled, it was Zawiercie who emerged victorious, sealing a 22:20 win in the tie-break to complete a 3:2 upset and make club history.
JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 2:3 (25:19, 25:18, 20:25, 20:25, 20:22)
- JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel: Carle (11), Huber (6), Toniutti, Fornal (29), Brehme (13), Kaczmarek (11), Popiwczak (L), Vincentin (5), Zaleszczyk (1), Żakieta, Kufka, Jurczyk (L), Finoli, Walinski
- Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie: Russell (4), Zniszczoł (7), Tavares (5), Kwolek (24), Bieniek (13), Ensing (9), Perry (L), Nowosielski, Łaba (10), Butryn (13), Gregorovicz (L), Markiewicz, Nasrimastanabad
Next up? A showdown with Italian powerhouse Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia in the final — both teams chasing their first Champions League title.
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