In an impressive display, Dinamo-Ak Bars clinched the 2024 Russian Super Cup, defeating Moscow’s Dynamo with a clear 3-0 victory (25-18, 25-12, 25-18). The match took place in Kazan, where the reigning national champions dominated their Moscow rivals, matching their opponents’ Super Cup record of three titles.
This win marks Dinamo-Ak Bars’ third Super Cup victory, with previous triumphs in 2020 and 2022. Kazan’s strong blocking and efficient serving set them apart, leaving Moscow’s team struggling to find their rhythm. Despite several lineup changes and substitutions, Moscow’s Dynamo couldn’t close the gap in any of the sets.
Svetlana Gatina stood out as the most valuable player, contributing 16 points to secure the win for Kazan, while Moscow’s Natalia Goncharova, although the top scorer for her team, was held to just 9 points.
Dinamo-Ak Bars continues to assert its dominance in Russian volleyball with this Super Cup win, signaling a promising season ahead.
