In Odintsovo, the semifinal clash of the Women’s PARI Super League concluded with reigning champions Dinamo-Ak Bars from Kazan dominating Zarechie Odintsovo in a three-match sweep.
The Kazan team showcased their strength with straight wins:
- March 22: 3-0 (25:17, 25:19, 25:13)
- March 24: 3-1 (25:20, 25:20, 25:27, 25:13)
- March 28: 3-0 (25:20, 25:21, 25:20)
With this, Dinamo-Ak Bars take a confident step closer to defending their title and now await their opponent in the final. The other semifinal, between Lokomotiv Kaliningrad and Leningradka St. Petersburg, stands tied at 1-1. The next matches are set for March 29 and 31 in St. Petersburg, with a possible decisive fifth match on April 3 in Kaliningrad.
The finals will be played in a best-of-five format, with the first two games held in Kazan, the home of the regular season leader.
- RUS W: Leningradka Stuns Lokomotiv to Keep PlayOff Final Dreams Alive
- BRA W: Osasco and Praia Strike First in Quarterfinals
- GER M: Stuttgart, Dresden, Schwerin & Suhl Advance – Potsdam’s Exit Ends Season
- GER M: Friedrichshafen Powers Into Semifinals with Confident Win Over Düren
- FRA M: Tourcoing Triumphs in Thrilling Finale to Clinch French Cup
