The first set of the hit match brought many emotions to the fans. The team started better (6:10), the hosts made up for the loss (15:15), but later we saw a fragment of the good game of “Chemik” volleyball players, who won five games in a row (17:23). Monica Fedusio won the set-ball for the guests (19:24) and it seemed that the set was already over. Meanwhile, it was only the beginning of the emotions, as the Rzeszów team suddenly compensated for the loss thanks to the services of Veronika Schlagowska and the efficient play of Gabriela Orvosova (24:24). A fierce advantage game began, the last moment of which was a successful attack by Martina Lukasik (32:34).
The beginning of the second set was also successful for the police team (7:10). In the middle part of the set, the hosts equalized (14:14). Once again, the contest was ultimately decided, with PGE Rysice gaining a minimal lead. In this part of the match, they were more effective in attack than their opponents and it was Ann Kalandadze's attack that decided the result 25:23.
In the third set, after an equal start, the chess players scored three points (9:12). However, the middle part of the set is a music concert by the hosts. They won first four (13:12), and then six in a row (19:14). PGE Rysice were again more efficient than their opponents on offense, and in this game they actually dominated in blocking (7–1). The end was emotionless and after Kalandadze's attack the hosts won 25:18.
In the next game, the roles were reversed. This time Grupa Azoty Chemika's volleyball players dominated from the beginning (5:10) and did not slow down in the rest of the set. They were collecting points in the attack and confidently going to victory, and the hosts could not stop them. Monica Fedusio recorded the result at 18:25.
In a tie-break, Tauron was crowned top of the league. The police team started better, three points ahead of the change of teams (5:8), and later scored four points (6:10). The hosts started to fight, and after Orvosova's attack they established contact (10:11). However, Finnin belonged to a chemist. Elizabeth Inne-Varga finished the action, the Rzesov team made a mistake, the block gave the match ball, and then the hosts sent the ball to the field (10:15).
Summary of the match Raise – Chemik:
Most points: Gabriela Orvosova (31), Veronika Shlagovska (19), Anne Kalandadze (17) – PGE Rysice; Elizabeth Inne-Varga (31), Monica Fedusio (22), Agnieszka Korneluk (13), Martina Lukasik (12) – chemist. Lots of points for both teams (16-15). MVP: Monica Fedusio (17/44 = 39% attack efficiency + 3 aces + 2 blocks).
PGE Rysice Rzeszów – Grupa Azoty Chemik Police 2:3 (32:34, 25:23, 25:18, 18:25, 10:15)
Rice: Magdalena Jurczyk, Katarzyna Venerska, Amanda Coneo, Veronika Centka, Gabriela Orvosova, Anne Kalandadze – Aleksandra Szcziglovska (libero) and Gabriela Makarovska-Kulei, Anna Obiera, Veronika Schlagowska, Victoria Kowalska. Coach: Stephen Antiga.
Chemist: Dominika Pierschala, Elizabeth Inne-Varga, Monica Fedusio, Agnieszka Korneluk, Marlena Kowalewska, Saliha Shahini – Martina Gražber-Novakowska (libero) and Martina Lukasik, Xia Ding, Bruna Honorio, Iga Wasilewska. Coach: Marco Fenoglio.
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