In the Russian SuperLiga PlayOff Semifinals, Zenit-Kazan showcased a dominant performance against Fakel Novy Urengoy, sweeping the match 3-0 with set scores of 25-21, 25-18, and 25-15. Zenit-Kazan, fresh from their quarterfinal victory over Yenisei on April 3, capitalized on Fakel’s lack of rest, who had just edged out Lokomotiv on April 6.
Meanwhile, the match between Belogorie Belgorod and Dynamo Moscow turned into a nail-biting thriller, ending in a 3-2 victory for Belogorie (25-23, 21-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12). The game saw numerous momentum shifts, with Dynamo initially struggling to maintain their early lead in the sets. Belogorie, spurred by a vocal crowd in Tula, turned the tide in the fourth set through aggressive serving and a collective team defense. Mohamed Al-Hachdadi was instrumental, scoring 26 points, which included crucial plays in the decisive fifth set.