Hurrikaani
In the most intense Mestaruusliiga 2017/2018 playoff quarterfinals, No.4 Hurrikaani-Loimaa kicked out No.5 LEKA Volley by a 3-2 in the series as they won Game 5 in four sets, partially 25-23, 25-21, 22-25, 25-18.
Antti Ropponen topped Hurrikaani with 17 points, while Matti Oivanen added 4 kill blocks. In LEKA Volley, Jukka Lehtonen scored 11 points. Akseli Lankinen served 4 aces.
As for the other quarterfinal pairs, who matchups ended earlier, No.6 Team Lakkapää made the biggest upset by eliminating No.3 Lentopalloseura Etta by a 3-0 in the series.
Best-of-seven playoff semifinals bracket:
No.1 VaLePa Sastamala vs. No.4 Hurrikaani-Loimaa
No.2 Sampo Volley vs. No.6 Team Lakkapää
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our FIN National Championship 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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