Jastrzębski Węgiel secured their spot in the semifinals of the Polish Cup by defeating Trefl Gdańsk with a clean sweep of 3-0. The match, which saw the Polish champions emerge as clear victors, was highlighted by stellar performances from Tomasz Fornal, Norbert Huber, and Benjamin Toniutti, the latter earning the title of the match’s best player.
Jastrzębski Węgiel entered the quarterfinals as the favored team, with their eyes set on clinching this year’s Polish Cup. Their victory over Trefl Gdańsk was marked by impressive scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 25-21, showcasing their dominance on the court.
Tomasz Fornal and Rafał Szymura topped the scoring for Jastrzębski Węgiel, each notching 13 points, while Jean Patry and Norbert Huber contributed 12 points apiece to the victory. On the opposing team, Trefl Gdańsk’s leading scorer was Mikołaj Sawicki with 14 points, with Aliaksei Nasewicz adding 11 points. This quarterfinal victory followed a notable upset in the competition, where LUK Lublin defeated Asseco Resovia Rzeszów, significantly altering the tournament’s landscape.
Polish Cup – Quarterfinals
- Jastrzębski Węgiel vs. Trefl Gdańsk 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21)
- Asseco Resovia Rzeszów vs. Bogdanka LUK Lublin 1-3 (22-25, 23-25, 25-14, 19-25