Zenit
Zenit performed truly a miraculous comeback in the game against Orenburg. Teams were all tied at 1-1 in sets, while the home side was cruising toward the win in the third one. It was 22:18 for Orenburg, and Zenit was really close to lose at least a point on this match. However, Kazan crew managed to turn things around!
They firstly approached to 24:22, and then scored 4 points in a row! Alexey Spiridonov had some great services, but it was a strong block which was bringing points to Zenit. At the score 24:23, away team performed three blocks in a single point and eventually tied the game at 24:24! Kazan took next point as well and had a set ball at 25:24, but then referee made bit of confusion with one doubtful call. Players of Zenit was furious, but after reviewing a play on the video check system, referee decided to repeat a point. And, away team scored again from the block and seized the third set – 26:24, 2-1!
The fourth set turned out to be completely one-sided. Kazan powerhouse dominated from the beginning to the end and managed to collect all three points.
We will have a dramatic last round of the Russian Championship. Zenit is one point behind the first placed Belogorie…
REGULAR SEASON / / 25TH ROUND
| Time and date | Teams | Set | Result per set | Stats | Video | ||
| 23. 02. 2015 18:00 | Prikamie Perm | vs | Fakel Noviy Urengoy | 3:1 | 13:25; 25:20; 25:23; 25:22 | STAT | |
| 25. 02. 2015 18:00 | Neftyanik Orenburg | vs | Zenit Kazan | 1:3 | 22:25, 25:23, 24:26, 19:25 | ||
| 25. 02. 2015 19:00 | Lokomotiv Novosibirsk | vs | Dinamo Krasnodar | 3:2 | 18:25, 25:16, 22:25, 25:18, 15:9 | ||
| 25. 02. 2015 19:00 | Gubernya Nizhny Novgorod | vs | Ural Ufa | 3:0 | 25:20; 25:21; 25:16 | ||
| 25. 02. 2015 19:00 | Kuzbass Kemerovo | vs | Belogorie Belgorod | 0:3 | 24:26, 15:25, 19:25 | ||
| 25. 02. 2015 19:00 | Yugra Samotlor Nizhnevartovsk | vs | Grozniy | 3:1 | 25:19; 23:25; 25:21; 25:21 | ||
| 25. 02. 2015 19:00 | Dinamo Moscow | vs | Gazprom Yugra Surgut | 2:3 | 18:25; 27:25; 21:25; 25:18; 15:17 | ||
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