POL M: Bełchatów downed Jastrzębski, ZAKSA defeated Czarni Radom

Yesterday, two matches took place in Round 28 of the Polish PlusLiga. PGE Skra Belchatow celebrated a huge victory over Jastrzębski Węgiel, while Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle won against Cerrad Enea Czarni Radom in four sets despite their main players being rested.

Cerrad Enea Czarni Radom vs Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 1-3 (10-25, 25-22, 22-25, 23-25)

ZAKSA coach Sammelvuo decided to give a chance to players from the bench, who definitely took advantage of it. Bartłomiej Kluth was the top scorer of the match with 31 points at 64%, including 3 winning blocks and 1 ace, while Wojciech Żaliński added 13 points for ZAKSA. Damian Schulz and Bartosz Firszt were the most effective players on the losing side with 16 points each.

Jastrzębski Węgiel vs PGE Skra Bełchatów 2-3 (22-25, 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 13-15)

PGE Skra Bełchatów achieved a important victory in the match against Jastrzębski Węgiel, which still gives them a chance to qualify for the playoffs of the Polish league. Bełchatów won 3-2 on the away court, with an impressive performance from Aleksandar Atanasijević, who led Gardini’s team to victory with 26 points (62% attack, 7 aces, and 1 block). Dick Kooy and Filippo Lanza contributed with 16 points each. Tomasz Fornal and Rafał Szymura with 16 points each were the most effective players on the losing side.

In the last two matches played today, Projekt Warszawa emerged victorious over BBTS Bielsko-Biała with a score of 3-1 (15-25, 25-13, 25-21, 25-17), securing their 12th consecutive win. Meanwhile, Indykpol AZS Olsztyn had a tougher time on the road, ultimately defeating Cuprum Lubin after a grueling 5-set battle (23-25, 25-21, 29-27, 21-25, 11-15).

PlusLiga – 28th Round

March 16, 2023

GKS Katowice vs Trefl Gdansk 0-3 (22-25, 20-25, 21-25)

March 17, 2023
PSG Stal Nysa vs Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 1-3 (18-25, 25-27, 25-22, 17-25)

March 18, 2023

Luk Lublin vs Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 29-31, 25-16)
Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie vs Barkom Każany Lwów 3-1 (25-14, 25-13, 17-25, 25-15)

March 19, 2023
Cerrad Enea Czarni Radom vs Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 1-3 (10-25, 25-22, 22-25, 23-25)
Jastrzębski Węgiel vs PGE Skra Bełchatów 2-3 (22-25, 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 13-15)

March 20, 2023
BBTS Bielsko vs Biała vs Projekt Warszawa 1-3 (25-15, 13-25, 21-25, 17-25)
Cuprum Lubin vs Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 2-3 (23-25, 25-21, 29-27, 21-25, 11-15)

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