In the closing fixture of the ninth round of PlusLiga, JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel claimed a hard-fought 3–2 win over Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa, denying the visiting team a successful start under newly appointed head coach Ljubomir Travica. The hosts prevailed in a deciding tie-break, securing the match with set scores of 20-25, 25-22, 26-24, 19-25, and 15-12.
Michał Gierżot, the outside hitter for Jastrzębski Węgiel, was named the match’s Most Valuable Player following a standout performance in which he contributed 21 points. The victory marks the fifth win of the season for the team led by coach Andrzej Kowal.
The result lifts Jastrzębski Węgiel to eighth place in the PlusLiga standings. Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa remains with a single win this season and continues its efforts to halt a five-match losing streak.
PlusLiga – Round 9 Result:
JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel – Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa 3-2 (20-25, 25-22, 26-24, 19-25, 15-12)
