Friedrichshafen
After winning the 1st leg of the Playoffs 12 against fierce rivals from Bundesliga, Berlin Recycling Volleys, by a 3-2, VfB Friedrichshafen had to win two sets in the rematch at home to secure their place in the next round. But no, the „Häfler“ wanted to preserve their invincibility that goes on from the beginning of the season and includes all domestic and international tournaments. So, Friedrichshafen added another set to winning the first two and outplayed BR Volleys for the fifth time this season, partially 25-19, 25-23, 25-22.
The Greek international Athanasios Protopsaltis scored 15 points for Friedrichshafen. Philipp Collin added 5 kill blocks, while David Sossenheimer made 74% reception (19 digs, 2 errors, 53% excellent).The Australian Paul Carroll was the most efficient player in BR Volleys with 20 points.
The same outcome occurred in the last remained Playoffs 12 matchup. The Italian titleholders Cucine Lube Civitanova prevailed by a 3-2 against PGE Skra Bełchatów from Poland in the first match on the road. Thus, in the 2nd leg, Lube needed to claim only two sets but seized three for the new victory over Plus Liga side, partially 25-17, 25-18, 25-21.
The Bulgarian Tsvetan Sokolov topped Lube with 17 points, including 5 kill blocks. Skra captain Mariusz Wlazły scored 10 points for his team.
In Playoffs 6, Lube will face SuperLega rivals Diatec Trentino!
Playoffs 6 bracket (Zenit Kazan of Russia will host the Final Four):
Sir Safety Conad Perugia (ITA) vs. Lokomotiv Novosibirsk (RUS)
Cucine Lube Civitanova (ITA) vs. Diatec Trentino (ITA)
Zaksa Kędzierzyn-Koźle (POL) vs. VfB Friedrichshafen (GER)
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our CEV Volleyball Champions League 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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