The first and the third set ended with the same result 25:21. But in the second, “Iskra” almost won, although it was down 19:22.
However, Maxim Mikhailov did not allow his opponents to celebrate success. His attack was decisive to win the second set 27:25. Matthew Anderson scored 21 points, Gavin Schmitt scored 18.
“I had concerns, is there enough power in the guys after challenging “Berlin“. Fortunately, they had, and all went well” Vladimir Alekno said.
Zenit caught “Lokomotiv” Novosibirsk in the table. Now they both lead the Superliga with 34 points.
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