As reported by Russian sports portal BO Sport, three of the four first-round playoff matchups in the Russian Volleyball Championship are now confirmed, with one spot still up for grabs.
The top four teams—Zenit Kazan, Belogorie, Dynamo, and Lokomotiv—are set to advance directly to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, teams ranked 5th to 12th will compete in a best-of-two playoff series, with a potential golden set if needed. First-leg matches are scheduled for March 11, with return matches on March 15 at the higher-seeded team’s venue.
The final playoff spot is still contested by Orenburzhye and ASK, with Orenburzhye facing Dynamo Moscow and ASK playing Fakel in the last round.
First-Round Playoff Pairings:
- Dynamo-LO (6) vs. Gazprom-Yugra (11)
- Dynamo-Ural (7) vs. Fakel (10)
- Enisey (8) vs. Kuzbass (9)
Standings provided by Sofascore
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