The 8th round of the Superliga saw dominant performances from top teams, with all favorites securing convincing victories.
The 8th round of the Superliga delivered predictable results as favored teams triumphed across all matches. Here’s a summary of the games:
- Ribola Kaštela secured a commanding 3-0 (22, 16, 20) victory over Split in a local derby, controlling the match for 76 minutes. Coach Ivan Rančić praised his team but acknowledged distractions due to personal circumstances affecting key player Mihalj.
- Mladost, the league leader, defeated Cratis Varaždin 3-0 (22, 17, 14) in 68 minutes. Despite a strong start by Varaždin, Mladost dominated the latter sets to maintain their winning streak.
- Mursa Osijek, fourth in the standings, breezed past Rovinj 3-0 (16, 13, 14) in just 63 minutes, showcasing their consistent dominance throughout the match.
- Marsonia overcame bottom-placed Sisak 3-0 (12, 20, 22) in 64 minutes. While Sisak put up a fight in the third set, Marsonia’s strong finish secured the win. Coach Tomo Paun expressed satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of momentum ahead of tougher fixtures.
- Centrometal defeated Rijeka 3-0 (24, 16, 23) in a hard-fought 96-minute match. Rijeka showed resilience, particularly in the first and third sets, but Centrometal’s experience proved decisive.
Standings provided by Sofascore