Ślepsk Malow Suwałki staged an impressive comeback to beat ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 3–2 in the opening match of Round 21 of the PlusLiga.
ZAKSA appeared in control after winning the first two sets 25–23 and 25–15, with Kamil Rychlicki delivering a match-high 30 points. He received support from Rafał Szymura (15), Karol Urbanowicz (14) and Szymon Jakubiszak (10).
The momentum shifted in the third set as the hosts found their rhythm. Ślepsk claimed the next two sets 25–21 and 25–19 to force a tie-break. Bartosz Filipiak led the home side with 26 points, while Henrique Honorato added 23.
The deciding set was tightly contested, but Honorato sealed the 21–19 victory with two late serve aces. He was named MVP after finishing with 52% efficiency in attack, six aces and two blocks.
Final score:
Ślepsk Malow Suwałki – ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 3:2 (23:25, 15:25, 25:21, 25:19, 21:19)
