Velenje, Slovenia – Nova KBM Branik emerged victorious in the Slovenian Volleyball Cup Finals after defeating traditional rivals Calcit Volley 3-2 (25-16, 25-20, 18-25, 20-25, 19-17). This marks the 19th cup title for Maribor and their first since 2020.
This match was the fifth meeting between the two teams in the last 15 days, with only one win going to Calcit Volley. The loss was particularly painful for Calcit Volley, who had been knocked out of the MEVZA League in their own hall just few days prior.
Despite the intense competition, the Nova KBM Branik team managed to maintain their focus and consistency throughout the match. They started strong, winning the first two sets with ease. However, Calcit Volley managed to rally in the third and fourth sets, forcing a deciding fifth set.
The fifth set was a nail-biter, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for every point. It ultimately came down to a 19-17 victory for Nova KBM Branik, securing their victory and the cup title.
The Nova KBM Branik team celebrated their hard-earned victory, proud to have secured another title for their club.
Slovenian Cup W – Finals
March 11, 2023
Nova KBM Branik vs Calcit Volley 3-2 (25-16, 25-20, 18-25, 20-25, 19-17)
Previous cup winners:
1992/93 Paloma Branik
1993/94 Paloma Branik
1994/95 Abes Trade Celje
1995/96 Infond Branik
1996/97 Kemiplas Koper
1997/98 Infond Branik
1998/99 Infond Meltal
1999/00 Infond Meltal
2000/01 Nova KBM Meltal
2001/02 Nova KBM Branik
2002/03 Nova KBM Branik
2003/04 Sladki greh Ljubljana
2004/05 Sladki greh Ljubljana
2005/06 Hit Nova Gorica
2006/07 Hit Nova Gorica
2007/08 Hit Nova Gorica
2008/09 Hit Nova Gorica
2009/10 Nova KBM Branik
2010/11 Nova KBM Branik
2011/12 Nova KBM Branik
2012/13 Calcit Volleyball
2013/14 Calcit Volleyball
2014/15 Nova KBM Branik
2015/16 Nova KBM Branik
2016/17 Nova KBM Branik
2017/18 Nova KBM Branik
2018/19 Calcit Volley
2019/20 Nova KBM Branik
2020/21 competition canceled
2021/22 Calcit Volley
2022/23 Nova KBM Branik
