Today’s schedule in the PlusLiga saw three exhilarating matchups, with two stretching out to intense five-set finishes. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s action:
Jastrzębski Węgiel vs. Indykpol AZS Olsztyn: 3-1
The contest began with a nail-biting first set as Indykpol AZS Olsztyn just managed to edge out Jastrzębski Węgiel 27-25. Despite this setback, the Polish champions regrouped and dominated the subsequent sets. The following sets saw scores of 25-20, 25-17, and 25-12, with Jastrzębski Węgiel showing their prowess in attack, serving, and blocking. Standout players included Jean Patry, Rafał Szymura, and MVP of the match, Tomasz Fornal for Jastrzębski, while Alan Souza and Moritz Karlitzek put up a good fight for Olsztyn.
PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów vs. KGHM Cuprum Lubin: 3-2
A significant comeback defined this match. Despite losing the initial two sets 23-25 and 25-27, Skra Bełchatów showed great resilience, turning the tide in their favor. The next three sets were clinched 29-27, 25-16, and 15-10, demonstrating their mettle. Dawid Konarski, named the match’s MVP, led the team’s scoring, closely followed by Bartłomiej Lipiński and Adrian Aciobanitei. Jake Hanes was particularly impressive for Lubin.
Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle vs. PSG Stal Nysa: 3-2
The evening concluded with a dramatic finish. ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle, after facing a daunting 0-2 set deficit, managed to stave off a match point at 17-18 in the fifth set. After a marathon of 9 match points, they triumphed with scores of 23-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, and 24-22. Bartosz Bednorz stood out with a 25-point performance, earning him the MVP accolade. Aleksander Śliwka and Łukasz Kaczmarek were also instrumental in ZAKSA’s victory. On the opposite end, Remigiusz Kapica matched Bednorz’s scoring for Stal Nysa.
