Asseco Resovia delivered a commanding performance on the European stage, defeating Knack Roeselare 3–0 in the first leg of the CEV Champions League playoff round. The Polish side controlled the match from start to finish, securing a strong advantage ahead of the return fixture scheduled for Thursday, March 12.
The team from Rzeszów showed confidence and consistency throughout the contest, not allowing the Belgian opponents to gain momentum. With the straight-sets victory, Resovia now hold a valuable lead before the decisive second match. The winner of the two-leg tie will advance to the quarterfinals, where Turkey’s Ziraat Bankkart Ankara awaits.
Resovia proved superior in several key areas of the match. They were more effective in attack, finishing with a 58 percent success rate compared to Roeselare’s 48 percent. The hosts also made a difference from the serve line, scoring six aces to the visitors’ two, while adding eight blocks against Roeselare’s five. In addition, the Polish side limited their own mistakes and maintained control of the game’s rhythm.
Artur Szalpuk led the scoring for Asseco Resovia with 16 points and was later named the match’s Most Valuable Player. Szalpuk finished with an impressive attacking efficiency, converting 11 of his 21 attempts (52 percent), while also contributing one serve ace and four blocks.
Karol Butryn added 12 points for Resovia, while Yacine Louati chipped in with 11. For Knack Roeselare, Basil Dermaux was the team’s top scorer with 11 points.
The Polish club sealed the win in straight sets, taking the match 25–16, 25–20, 25–18.
Result:
Asseco Resovia – Knack Roeselare 3–0 (25–16, 25–20, 25–18)
Top scorers:
- Asseco Resovia: Artur Szalpuk 16, Karol Butryn 12, Yacine Louati 11
- Knack Roeselare: Basil Dermaux 11
