Bogdanka LUK Lublin stunned ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle on their home court, sweeping them 3:0 (25:15, 25:21, 25:20) in the second quarterfinal clash of the PlusLiga playoffs. This emphatic victory ties the series 1-1 and sets the stage for a decisive Game 3 this Sunday.
ZAKSA, missing their star opposite Bartosz Kurek, struggled to find rhythm against a fired-up Lublin side. Bogdanka LUK played confidently and aggressively from the first serve, overturning the narrative after losing the opening game 1:3 in Lublin.
Set by Set Summary:
- 1st Set: LUK Lublin raced ahead with dominant serving and precise attacking, closing the set 25:15.
- 2nd Set: ZAKSA fought back but couldn’t contain Wilfredo Leon, as Lublin edged it 25:21.
- 3rd Set: Despite a few late surges by the home side, Lublin maintained control, sealing the set 25:20.
Top Scorers:
- Wilfredo Leon (LUK Lublin): 21 points – unstoppable from the service line and attack.
- Mateusz Rećko (ZAKSA): 18 points – top performer for the hosts.
- Kewin Sasak (LUK Lublin): 14 points – strong offensive support.
Looking Ahead: With the series tied, all eyes now turn to the winner-takes-all Game 3 on Sunday. Both teams will look to secure a spot in the PlusLiga semifinals, but ZAKSA may need to hope for the return of Bartosz Kurek to bolster their chances.