In an exciting final round of the Croatian men’s SuperLiga regular season, several matches held critical implications for the teams involved. One of the standout matches took place in Zagreb, where Medicinar Trnje faced a bitter defeat against Split, losing 0-3 (27-29, 23-25, 19-25) after 95 minutes. This intense match determined that the winner would stay in the SuperLiga for another season, while the loser would be relegated to a lower division.
The game in Zagreb was a rollercoaster, with Medicinar Trnje initially leading in the first set, only for Split to mount a comeback and secure the win. The subsequent sets saw both teams fighting closely, with Split eventually clinching victory in each, ensuring their survival in the SuperLiga.
Meanwhile, in Rovinj, a match unfolded with Rovinj already safe from relegation, facing Sisak, who desperately needed a win. Sisak triumphed 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-22) in a 74-minute battle, showcasing their dominance early on and managing to maintain their lead despite Rovinj’s attempts to fight back.
Centrometal also secured an away victory against Rijeka, winning 3-1 (26-24, 19-25, 25-23, 25-15) in a game that lasted 104 minutes. This match saw a series of lead changes, with Centrometal eventually overcoming their opponents, especially in the crucial third set and the decisive fourth set, where they easily defeated Rijeka.
Mladost finished the regular season undefeated, defeating Marsonia 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-23) in 88 minutes. Despite close scores towards the end of the sets, Mladost managed to secure the wins, showcasing their strength and consistency.
Mursa Osijek had an easier task, defeating Zadar 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-17) in just 63 minutes. Their performance underscored their dominance throughout the match.
The only match that stretched to five sets was in Varaždin, where Ribola Kaštela overcame Cratis Varaždin 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 15-13) after 126 minutes of play. Despite splitting the first four sets, the final set brought heightened excitement, with Ribola Kaštela securing the win.
Following the regular season, Mladost leads with 44 points, followed by Ribola Kaštela with 36 points. Both teams will advance directly to the semifinals, while the playoff positions have been determined for Mursa Osijek, Centrometal, Marsonia, and Cratis Varaždin. Medicinar Trnje and Zadar are relegated from the SuperLiga after finishing at the bottom of the standings.
