Today’s two matches of PlusLiga 21st round delivered volleyball drama, with both Ślepsk Malow Suwałki vs. Bogdanka LUK Lublin and PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów vs. ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle ending in nail-biting 3-2 victories for the visiting teams.
In Suwałki, Bogdanka LUK Lublin overcame a shaky start. The home team surged to a 2-0 lead and appeared poised to clinch the fourth set, holding a 20-15 advantage. However, Wilfredo Leon’s brilliance in serving turned the tide, forcing a decisive tie-break. The guests edged out a 19-17 victory, with Kewin Sasak earning MVP honors for his stunning 66% attack efficiency and two blocks.
Top scorers – Ślepsk Malow Suwałki:
- Bartosz Filipiak: 26 points
- Joaquin Gallego: 13 points
Top Scorers – Bogdanka LUK Lublin:
- Wilfredo Leon and Kewin Sasak: 23 points each
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Meanwhile, in Bełchatów, ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle overcame significant roster challenges, playing with only 10 available players. Despite this, they triumphed over Skra in a fiercely contested tie-break. Bartosz Kurek shone with 21 points, leading ZAKSA to their fourth consecutive win. The victory further solidified ZAKSA’s title contention, while Skra suffered their fourth straight loss, dropping to eighth in the standings.
Top Scorers – PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów:
- Amin Esmaeilnezhad: 16 points
- Miran Kujundzić and Ziga Stern: 15 points each
Top Scorers – ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle:
- Bartosz Kurek: 21 points
- Rafał Szymura: 20 points
January 19, 2025 – Round 21
- MKS Ślepsk Malow Suwałki – Bogdanka LUK Lublin 2-3 (25-23, 25-21, 18-25, 23-25, 17-19)
- PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów – ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 2-3 (25-21, 22-25, 27-25, 15-25, 12-15)