The SWD powervolleys Düren extended their perfect start to the Volleyball Bundesliga with a thrilling 3-2 home win over reigning champions Berlin Recycling Volleys. In front of 2,500 fans, Düren showed heart and resilience to outlast Berlin (25:16, 18:25, 22:25, 25:23, 15:9).
Despite Berlin’s Daniel Malescha scoring 20 points, Düren’s MVP Joris Berkhout and libero Troy Gooch led their team to victory. Berlin, still winless after two games, fought back in the middle sets but faltered in the decider as Düren’s serve and defense dominated.
In other matches, VfB Friedrichshafen beat WWK Volleys Herrsching 3-0, while SVG Lüneburg celebrated a 3-0 home victory over Volley GOATS Central Germany.
Standings provided by Sofascore
- ARG M: San Lorenzo Stuns Ciudad Vóley to Capture the Super Cup Crown
- RUS W: Lokomotiv Stun Dynamo Moscow; Leningradka defeated Yenisey to Close Round 4
- RUS M: Dynamo-LO Defeats Kuzbass in Four-Set Thriller
- GRE W: Panathinaikos Sends a Strong Message with 3–2 Win Over Panionios
- GER M: Düren Shock Champions Berlin in Five-Set Thriller
