TJ Slávia Svidník was the last side to progress to the playoff semifinals of Extraliga. The title favorites No.4 needed three games (2-1 in series) to eliminate the fifth-seed VK KDS Šport Košice in the quarterfinals – 3-1 in Game 3, partially 23-25, 25-18, 15-25, 25-15, 15-10.
The Pole Łukasz Pietrzak topped Slávia with 21 points (4 kill blocks). Marcel Lux made 74% reception (27 digs, 4 errors). Miroslav Jakubov scored 18 points (3 aces, 2 kill blocks) for KDS Šport. Patrik Lamanec contributed with 4 kill blocks, while Marián Vitko made 83% reception (29 digs, 1 error).
Slávia will face No.1 VK Prievidza in the best-of-five semifinals. No.2 VKP Bystrina SPU Nitra and No.3 VK MIRAD PU Prešov will play the other semifinal.
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our SVK National Championship 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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