DevelopRes Rzeszów took a major step forward in the Tauron Liga play-offs, securing a 3:1 victory over Lotto Chemik Police (25:16, 24:26, 25:22, 25:22) in the first quarterfinal match. Though heavily favored, the home team had to dig deep to fend off a determined Chemik squad.
Rzeszów started strong, dominating the first set thanks to sharp attacks from Sabrina Machado, who finished with 20 points. But Chemik responded fiercely in the second, capitalizing on a dip in Rzeszów’s momentum and snatching the set behind the brilliance of Martyna Grajber-Nowakowska, who led all scorers with 26 points.
In the third set, the tide turned when Anna Fiedorowicz came off the bench and delivered a game-changing service run. Katarzyna Wenerska’s precise serves and strong blocking helped DevelopRes regain control, while Monika Fedusio—who was later named MVP—added 17 points, including clutch plays in the closing set.
Top Scorers:
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Martyna Grajber-Nowakowska | Lotto Chemik Police | 26 |
| Sabrina Machado | DevelopRes Rzeszów | 20 |
| Agnieszka Korneluk | DevelopRes Rzeszów | 18 |
| Monika Fedusio (MVP) | DevelopRes Rzeszów | 17 |
| Martyna Pierzchała | Lotto Chemik Police | 17 |
Final Score:
DevelopRes Rzeszów def. Chemik Police 3:1 (25:16, 24:26, 25:22, 25:22)
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