In a thrilling start to the PlusLiga season, PGE Projekt Warszawa triumphed over ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle with a 3-0 sweep (25-22, 25-23, 25-19). The match was marked by a significant moment in the opening set when Bartosz Kurek, a key player for ZAKSA, suffered an injury early on. After a fall that left him clutching his face, Kurek was forced to leave the court, visibly struggling with an issue affecting his eye. Despite efforts by the team’s medical staff, Kurek did not return, and he was later taken to the hospital for further examination. Mateusz Rećko stepped in to replace him, but Projekt Warszawa capitalized on the disruption, cruising to victory.
Jastrzębski Węgiel Overpowers Barkom Każany Lwów 3-1
Jastrzębski Węgiel kicked off their PlusLiga campaign with a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Barkom Każany Lwów (17-25, 14-25, 25-23, 21-25). The reigning Polish champions dominated the first two sets, but Barkom showed resilience in the third, narrowing the gap by claiming the set. However, Jastrzębski Węgiel regained control in the fourth set to secure the win. Tomasz Fornal, who had a standout performance, was named MVP of the match.
Cuprum Stilon Gorzów Edges Out Trefl Gdańsk in a Five-Set Thriller
Cuprum Stilon Gorzów emerged victorious in a tense 3-2 win against Trefl Gdańsk (19-25, 25-19, 21-25, 25-22, 15-13) in their opening PlusLiga match. The game was filled with emotional highs and lows, culminating in a tie-breaker that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The match was also significant for Trefl Gdańsk’s captain, Lukas Kampa, as he celebrated his 300th appearance in the PlusLiga. Despite the milestone, Cuprum Stilon claimed the hard-earned victory.
