Rijeka, Croatia — Ribola Kaštela pulled off a thrilling 3–2 victory in Rijeka after trailing by two sets, sealing the win in a tense 135-minute match (18–25, 21–25, 25–22, 25–20, 15–12).
After a shaky start, Kaštela turned the game around with fierce determination. The visitors dominated the fourth and fifth sets, controlling the tempo and finishing strong.
Coach Ivan Rančić praised his players:
“We showed great character coming back from 0–2. This win means a lot for our young team after a tough week.”
In another match, Mladost cruised past Marsonia 3–0 (25–17, 25–21, 25–18). Marino Marelić led with 13 points, while Abdel-Aziz Dumbia scored 15 for the visitors.
Coach Fernando Muñoz Benítez said:
“A solid start, but consistency is key.”
Standings provided by Sofascore
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