The 10th round of the Croatian Volleyball League concluded with multiple five-set marathons. Here’s a recap of the key games:
Nebo Edges Marina Kaštela in a Marathon Match
In Zaprešić, Nebo triumphed over Marina Kaštela in an intense 135-minute match, winning 3:2 (25:21, 25:18, 23:25, 16:25, 15:9). After securing the first two sets convincingly, Nebo faltered in the third and fourth, allowing Marina to stage a comeback. However, Nebo controlled the decisive fifth set from start to finish, sealing the victory.
Kelteks Karlovac Climbs the Table with a Comeback Win
In Split, Kelteks Karlovac defeated Brda 2:3 (26:24, 25:22, 22:25, 21:25, 11:15) after 134 minutes of play. Despite losing the first two sets, Kelteks rallied in the third and fourth, riding their momentum to claim the fifth set and leap from second-to-last to 8th place in the standings.
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Dinamo Sweeps Osijek in Dominant Fashion
League leaders Dinamo cruised past Osijek with a commanding 3:0 win (25:21, 25:18, 25:19) in just 79 minutes. All three sets followed a similar pattern, with Osijek holding narrow leads early on, only for Dinamo to take control mid-set and close things out with ease.
Ribola Kaštela Overpowers Don Bosco
Ribola Kaštela made quick work of last-placed Don Bosco, winning 3:0 (25:13, 25:18, 25:8) in just 68 minutes. The match was one-sided, with Don Bosco managing only brief leads in the third set before being overwhelmed.
Mladost Outlasts Dubrovnik in a Tight Contest
In Dubrovnik, Mladost battled for 130 minutes to secure a 3:2 victory (25:19, 25:17, 20:25, 25:27, 15:9) against a resilient home team. After taking the first two sets, Mladost struggled as Dubrovnik pushed the match to a fifth set. However, Mladost dominated the decider to clinch the win.
Post-match, Dubrovnik’s coach Leonard Barić praised his team’s perseverance:
“We never give up, and it showed tonight. Unfortunately, we couldn’t start the fifth set well. Hats off to Mladost for the win.”
Mladost’s coach Darko Nojić acknowledged the challenges:
“It was a tough game, but we deserved the win. Fatigue from our busy schedule is showing, but we need to handle these matches better.”
