PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów delivered a commanding performance to defeat Barkom Każany Lwów 3:0 (25:13, 25:19, 25:21) in Round 23 of the PlusLiga, sealing their place in the play-off stage. The victory lifts the team, coached by Krzysztof Stelmach, to sixth position in the standings.
The match was controlled by the visitors from start to finish, with Skra showing consistency and composure across all three sets. Antoine Pothron stood out as the key player of the encounter, earning MVP honors after leading all scorers with 16 points. He was well supported by Zouheir El-Graoui, who added 12 points, and Alan Souza, who contributed 11.
On the home side, Oleh Shevchenko was the top scorer with 11 points, while Dmytro Vietskyy chipped in with 10, but their efforts were not enough to challenge the dominant visitors.
Skra Bełchatów’s season has seen fluctuating form. After a strong start that briefly placed them at the top of the table, their momentum slowed due to injuries and inconsistency in recent months. However, this crucial win ensures they no longer have to worry about qualifying for the knockout stage.
Before this match, Skra sat in eighth place and faced pressure from Trefl Gdańsk in the race for the play-offs. By securing a straight-sets victory, they removed any uncertainty and confirmed their place in the quarterfinals.
With the regular season nearing its conclusion, Skra now await confirmation of their quarterfinal opponent.