Neonet Norwid Częstochowa produced a remarkable comeback to beat Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 3-2, while PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów defeated Energa Trefl Gdańsk 3-1 in the opening round of Poland’s men’s league.
Norwid overturned a two-set deficit against the favoured Resovia, winning the next two sets before sealing victory 15-13 in a dramatic tie-break.
Oskar Madsen led the hosts with 26 points and claimed MVP honours, recording 59% attacking efficiency. Pablo Kukartsev added 19 points, while Karol Butryn scored 26 for Resovia.
Meanwhile, Skra Bełchatów secured all three points against Trefl Gdańsk after a competitive four-set encounter. The hosts took control in the third set before edging a tense fourth 31-29.
Michał Szalacha delivered an outstanding performance with 23 points, including four aces and five blocks, earning the MVP award. Alan Souza contributed 21 points, while Aliaksei Nasevich led Trefl with 24.
Results
Neonet Norwid Częstochowa 3-2 Asseco Resovia Rzeszów
(26-28, 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 15-13)
MVP: Oskar Madsen (26 points)
PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów 3-1 Energa Trefl Gdańsk
(25-23, 19-25, 25-18, 31-29)
MVP: Michał Szalacha (23 points)
