Kuzbass Kemerovo clinched their first significant victory under the leadership of new head coach Sergey Trotskiy, defeating Dynamo Moscow with a straight-set win (3-0). The match scores were 29-27, 25-23, and 25-20, showcasing a strong performance from Kuzbass. Despite a challenging start where Kuzbass trailed 3-9, they made a remarkable comeback, primarily thanks to their blocking efforts, which earned them eight points in one set alone.
Dynamo’s Cvetan Sokolov, a key player for the Moscow team, was effectively neutralized by Kuzbass’s defense, leading to crucial points towards the end of each set. Notably, Sokolov’s errors in the final moments of the third set dashed any hopes of a comeback for Dynamo.
Coaches and players from both teams acknowledged the competitive spirit and the level of play, with Kuzbass praised for their cohesive team performance and Dynamo reflecting on their shortcomings in crucial moments.
In another match, Zenit-Kazan defeated Ural Ufa with a clean sweep of 3-0. Despite both teams making errors early on, Zenit managed to dominate through strong serves and blocks, steadily increasing their lead. Ural struggled to keep up, with Zenit’s performance peaking at crucial moments.
SuperLiga – Round 25
- Kuzbass Kemerovo vs. Dynamo Moscow 3-0 (29-27, 25-23, 25-20)
- Ural Ufa vs. Zenit-Kazan 0-3 (15-25, 19-25, 22-25)
