ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle delivered another commanding performance, beating Trefl Gdańsk 3-1 in the final match of the 20th round of PlusLiga. The win marked ZAKSA’s third consecutive victory.
Dominant Display by Bartosz Kurek
Bartosz Kurek was the driving force behind ZAKSA’s success, putting on a clinic with 24 points. His remarkable 70% attack efficiency, combined with a block, earned him the MVP honors for the match. Kurek’s energy and efficiency set the tone, while teammate Rafał Szymura added a solid 18 points to keep ZAKSA ahead.
Trefl Gdańsk had their moments, particularly in the second set, where they edged out a hard-fought 25-23 win. Aliaksei Nasevich led their scoring with 13 points, but it wasn’t enough to derail a well-oiled ZAKSA machine.
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Set-by-Set Overview
- Set 1: ZAKSA came out firing, dominating 25-16.
- Set 2: Trefl clawed their way back to take it 25-23.
- Set 3: ZAKSA turned up the pressure, winning 25-22.
- Set 4: The hosts closed the match with a commanding 25-16.
Final Score: ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 3-1 Trefl Gdańsk (25-16, 23-25, 25-22, 25-16)