ACH Volley Ljubljana pulled off a thrilling comeback to stay in the race for the Champions League Pool stage, defeating Dinamo Bucharest after a nerve-wracking golden set in Tivoli Arena.
After losing the first match in Romania 3–1, the Slovenian champions hit back with their own 3–1 win at home. That forced a decisive golden set, where ACH kept their cool and won 15–10.
A big moment came when captain Tine Urnaut stepped onto the court in the third set—his first appearance of the season after injury. His calm energy and steady play helped settle the team just when things started slipping away.
But the star of the night was Tonček Štern, who exploded for 34 points and led the team through the tightest moments. Middle blocker Alen Pajenk added key blocks and finished with 18 points, helping ACH turn the match around, especially after trailing 5–10 in the fourth set.
Backed by a loud home crowd, ACH Volley finished strong in the golden set and secured a spot in the final qualifying round. Their next challenge: Serbian side Radnički Kragujevac, with the first match coming on the road.