The CEV Golden League 2025 second-round action kicked off with fireworks in Alba Blaj as Hungary stunned Romania in a heart-pounding 3-2 comeback (21-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, 20-18). Down two sets and seemingly out, Hungary turned the tide thanks to a sensational performance by Anett Németh scoring 42 points, (37 attack, 2 blocks, and 3 aces with impresive 49% rate in attack).
Other results from the day:
- Spain 3-1 Croatia: After dropping the first set, Spain, led by Lucia Varela’s 19-point masterclass, swept through the next three in Alicante.
- Slovakia 3-0 Azerbaijan: An easy win wfor Slovakia.
- Ukraine 3-1 Portugal: A standout game of Diana Meliushkyna, who tallied 15 points (72% attack), and top scorer was Anna Artyshuk with 20 points..
Standings provided by Sofascore
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