Energa Trefl Gdańsk kicked off the 2025/2026 PlusLiga season with a thrilling 3–2 victory over Barkom Każany Lwów. The home team fought back twice from a set down to claim the win in front of an energetic crowd.
German outside hitter Tobias Brand shone brightest for Gdańsk, earning the MVP title after a dominant 23-point performance. His powerful spikes and consistent play were key in turning the tide for the hosts. Aliaksei Nasevich added 21 points, while Piotr Orczyk contributed 17, providing strong support throughout the five-set battle.
For Barkom Każany Lwów, Vasyl Tupchii led the scoring with 20 points, showing determination and precision despite the narrow loss.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, ending with Gdańsk taking the decisive fifth set 15–8 after both teams exchanged control in earlier sets: 19-25, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 15-8.
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