Only three days after losing the rematch of the 2018 CEV Challenge Cup finals to Bunge Ravenna, the top-seed Olympiacos earned a promotion to the Volleyleague 17-18 playoff semifinals.
The “red and white” claimed Game 2 to win the series of the quarterfinals against No.8 Pamvochaikos by a 2-0. Interestingly, this was the 18th consecutive triumph of Olympiacos over Pamvochaikos.
The Bulgarian Todor Aleksiev topped the winning side with 20 points, while the Dutchman Jeroen Rauwerdink made 73% reception (11 digs, 2 errors, 64% excellent). Nikos Palentzas scored 25 points for Pamvochaikos, including 7 aces!
The best-of-five semifinals bracket:
No.1 Olympiacos S.F.P. vs. No.5 A.O.P. Kifisias
No.2 P.A.O.K. vs. No.3 A.O. Foinikas Syros
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our GRE National Championship 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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