In the Croatian Volleyball Superliga playoff semifinals, Mursa-Osijek and Mladost Zagreb delivered commanding victories to punch their tickets to the final showdown.
Mursa Osijek once again proved too strong for Ribola Kaštela, sweeping the second leg 3:0 (25:21, 25:20, 25:12) in just 75 minutes at Gradski Vrt. Despite a brief early lead from Kaštela, the home team quickly took control, dominating with tactical discipline and mental focus. Coach Ratko Peris praised his players’ all-around readiness and highlighted the importance of rest before the final.
Meanwhile, in the other semifinal, Mladost outplayed Centrometal 3:1 (25:12, 25:20, 23:25, 25:17) in a 101-minute battle. After a dominant start, the defending champions briefly slipped in the third set but quickly regained momentum in the fourth with aggressive play and precise execution.
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