In an intense showdown that spanned almost 3 hours, Levski Sofia emerged as the new champions of the Bulgarian Volleyball Super Cup 2023 by defeating last season’s winners, Hebar Pazardzhik. The match concluded with a nail-biting score of 2-3 (28-30, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23, 13-15) in the Mladost hall in Burgas.
Despite the roller-coaster twists and turns throughout the game, Levski’s young squad managed to clinch the title, becoming only the third club to win the Super Cup since its inception in 2016. This victory broke the dominating streak previously held by Hebar and Neftohimik.
Venislav Antov was the shining star for Levski Sofia, amassing a whopping 32 points, comprising 6 aces, 4 blocks, and an impressive 63% attack efficiency. His stellar performance earned him the title of Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Super Cup final.
Meanwhile, the MVP of the entire tournament was awarded to Alexander Kandev.
Other notable contributions came from the Bulgarian U21 national team’s captain, Vladimir Garkov, who, despite coming in as a substitute, added 13 crucial points to Levski’s score. On the opposing side, Giulio Sabi’s exceptional 28-point performance for Hebar stood out but unfortunately did not translate to a win for his team.
Here’s a breakdown of the match:
Hebar Pazardzhik vs. Levski Sofia Score: 2-3 (28-30, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23, 13-15)
Key Players for Hebar:
- Giulio Sabi: 28 points
- Rozalin Penchev: 10 points
- Yakopo Masari: 11 points
- Victor Yosifov: 10 points
Key Players for Levski:
- Venislav Antov: 32 points
- Vladimir Garkov: 13 points
- Alejandro Toro: 8 points
