As expected, the clash between the Polish powerhouses of PGE Skra Belchatow and Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn Kozle became Match of the day in Pool A. In a matchup that lasted 128 minutes, both teams were keeping the intrigue alive during all the time, constantly exchanging the lead. It seemed that Grupa Azoty were close to finish their winning strike of 19 victories in official matches this season so far. Instead, they continue on the winning path topping the charts in the Pool.
• The first set set the tone for an exciting match with both teams fighting for each ball and performing equally in the different components. Łukasz KACZMAREK and Aleksander ŚLIWKA of Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn Kozle were topping the charts in these moments with 6 and 5 points, respectively. Thanks to slightly better performance on attack, the guests opened in their favour.
• Mateusz Bieniek of PGE Skra Belchatow on the serve made it difficult for Zaksa’s reception in the beginning of the second set. It was again a cat-and-mouse game but Zaksa let some errors on reception affect their game.
• The third set was unfolding the same way, with none of the teams willing to give up easily. Grupa Azoty emerged victorious thanks to slightly better performance on the serve and block.
• PGE Skra were storming out in the first minutes of the fourth set with 4 aces! This was enough to put some pressure on their opponents, and to bring the match into tiebreak. However, in the last part the heavy favourites in the Pool, Grupa Azoty left no chances to PGE Skral Belchatow.
• Both teams performed excellently on serve – PGE Skra Belchatow scored 10 aces, while Grupa Azoty recorded 7.
• Łukasz KACZMAREK of the winner’s team became Top Scorer with 21 points to his name.
• It was the first game for Taylor Lee Sander against Grupa Azoty ZAKSA, although both teams have met four times already before this season. The American outside spiker scored 16 points for his team.