Ribola defeats Marina Kaštela in a five-set thriller, Mladost in straight sets better than Brda, Dinamo dominates Dubrovnik, and Nebo edges Osijek in a tight contest.
Ribola Triumphs Over Marina in Kaštela Derby
Ribola Kaštela ended Marina Kaštela’s 13-match winning streak in a dramatic five-set duel, claiming a 3-2 (16-25, 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 15-10) victory after 138 minutes. Ribola, now third in the standings, fought back from an early deficit, decisively taking control in the fifth set.
Dominant Performances Elsewhere
- Dinamo Zagreb swept Dubrovnik 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-18) in just 76 minutes. Dubrovnik showed promise early, leading 18-17 in the first set, but Dinamo’s 8-0 run set the tone for a commanding win.
- Mladost Zagreb secured a swift 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-19) victory over Brda in 74 minutes. The Split-based team struggled throughout, never holding the lead after the opening stages.
- Nebo edged out Osijek 3-0 (25-16, 27-25, 26-24) in a closely contested match lasting 85 minutes. Osijek led in critical moments of the second and third sets but faltered at the finish.
Bottom Teams Deliver Five-Set Thriller
In a battle at the bottom, Kelteks defeated Don Bosco 3-2 (25-20, 26-28, 18-25, 28-26, 15-11). Despite Don Bosco’s strong middle sets, Kelteks surged in the fifth, dominating after an 8-3 lead switch.