In the opening match of the 4th round of the Women’s Volleyball Superliga, Dubrovnik suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Brda (16-25, 18-25, 25-21, 23-25) in a 114-minute encounter. Brda clinched the first two sets, capitalizing on a 7-0 series in the second set to break an 18-18 tie. Although Dubrovnik rallied to take the third set, Brda secured the fourth after a decisive 6-0 run following a 13-13 tie.
In the round’s highlight, Mladost defeated Marina Kaštela 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 27-25) in an away match. Mladost dominated the first set and made a comeback from 21-24 in the second set, winning five consecutive points to lead 2-0. They wrapped up the match by converting their third set point in a tight third set, marking a solid recovery after their previous loss to Dinamo.
Dinamo enjoyed a smooth 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-22) victory over Don Bosco, completing the match in 77 minutes. Don Bosco held an initial lead in the first two sets but couldn’t maintain it, as Dinamo’s consistent play kept them at the top of the standings.
Second-place Ribola Kaštela triumphed in Osijek with a 3-2 (20-25, 13-25, 25-18, 25-18, 15-9) victory in a 121-minute battle. After winning the first two sets, Ribola faltered as Osijek leveled the match, but the visitors’ experience showed in the fifth set, clinching it 15-9.
Nebo fell to Kelteks at home, 1-3 (25-19, 34-36, 24-26, 22-25), in a lengthy 128-minute match. Kelteks rallied from a 21-24 deficit in the marathon second set, winning 36-34. They edged out Nebo in the third set and maintained composure in the fourth, securing their first win of the season.
