PGE Projekt Warszawa – Photo: CEV
PGE Projekt Warszawa clinched their spot in the PlusLiga semi-finals after edging out PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów in a thrilling five-set showdown. The Warsaw side triumphed 3:2 in a match filled with momentum swings and a nail-biting tie-break that ended 23:21 in their favor.
Though the first four sets were mostly one-sided, the decisive fifth set delivered intense drama, showcasing Projekt’s resilience and composure under pressure. With this win, they sealed the quarter-final series and now look ahead to a semi-final face-off against Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie.
Key Performers for Projekt Warszawa:
- Artur Szalpuk – 23 points
- Jakub Kochanowski – 15 points, 91% attack efficiency, 5 blocks (MVP)
- Tobias Brand – 14 points
- Jurij Semeniuk, Bartłomiej Bołądź, Linus Weber – 10 points each
Final Score: 3:2 (19:25, 25:19, 18:25, 25:20, 23:21)
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