In an exhilarating second match of the PlusLiga finals, Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie defeated Jastrzębski Węgiel 3-1, stirring up the series with each team now having one win. The match, filled with more intensity and quality volleyball than the first final, ended amidst controversy over the final play.
The highest scorers of the match were Jean Patry (Jastrzębski Węgiel) and Bartosz Kwolek (CMC Warta Zawiercie), each with 17 points. Kwolek, who not only scored impressively but also showcased a 60% attack efficiency, earned the MVP title. Other significant contributors included Tomasz Fornal with 16 points for Jastrzębski Węgiel and Karol Butryn with 14 points for Aluron CMC Warta.
The game concluded in confusion and a heated dispute following a contentious decision on the last point. After the final whistle, Jastrzębski Węgiel players protested vehemently against a perceived officiating error regarding the positioning of their opponents at the last point, leading to tense moments and altercations at the net.
The decisive third match is set for today at Jastrzębski Węgiel home court, promising another intense showdown.
Jastrzębski Węgiel vs. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 1-3 (25-27, 25-22, 19-25, 23-25)