In the second match of the PlusLiga playoff finals, Bogdanka LUK Lublin delivered a stunning performance, sweeping Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 3:0 (25:14, 25:21, 25:14) in front of their home fans. The team from Lublin now holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
Despite the debut of Georg Grozer, brought in by Zawiercie through a medical transfer, the visitors were no match for the dominant hosts. Wilfredo Leon led the charge with 19 points and was named MVP for his powerful all-around performance, including a 57% attack efficiency, 2 aces, and 2 blocks.
Other key contributors for Bogdanka included Mikołaj Sawicki and Kewin Sasak, each scoring 10 points. In contrast, Aaron Russell was the top scorer for Aluron with 9 points.
Statistically, Lublin outclassed their rivals:
- Attack Efficiency: 51% vs. 37%
- Reception and defense: more solid throughout
- Errors: Only 14 by Lublin, compared to 21 by Zawiercie
- Aces: 8–2
- Blocks: 8–4
The third clash is set for May 7 in Sosnowiec, where Bogdanka will aim to secure the title with a third straight victory.
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