Volleyball
Olympiacos – Neftohimik 3-1: Reached the qualifying group of the Champions League with the right wing
Olympiacos beat Neftohimik 3-1 sets (25:20, 27:29, 25:17, 26:24) and got off to a good start in the Champions League qualifying group, where they are aiming for first place.
Olympiacos took the first step in their Champions League qualifying group. The red-whites won the set 3-1 (25-20, 27-29, 25-17, 26-24) from Neftohimik and took the first three points in a difficult game that was developing.
The Red and Whites are aiming for first place to qualify for the groups, although it should be noted that the best runner-up also goes to the Champions League.
The match
The red and whites from the first set wanted to show their superiority. So, despite the low reaction from the Bulgarian team, they started to build a series and managed to reach +5. Olympiacos showed an excellent performance and made it 1-0 with a score of 25:20.
Olympiacos started the second set strongly and tried to build a series, but Neftohimik managed to stay close, equalize and take a 12-11 lead. The second set continued to be even and there were fluctuations in the score. The Bulgarians stepped on the gas and reached +3.
The red and whites reacted, equalized the set and took the lead 20:19. But the game remained balanced, the two teams had their chances to close the set, with … the ball being in Neftohimik’s hands, who equalized the score at 29:27 and 1:1.
In the third set, Olympiacos were strong again, but this time they gained a comfortable lead, which they increased as the game wore on, lacking the will to turn it into a thriller. He increased the lead to 2:1 with a set of 25:17.
Neftohimik tried to build a series at the beginning of the fourth set. But Olympiacos Piraeus didn’t let the Bulgarian team escape, managed to turn things around and gain a clear lead.
The Red-Whites let their opponent get closer to the point and eventually tied the game at 23:23, but the Red-Whites kept a cool head, put up a good defense and finished the game at 26:24.
Friday, November 10, 2023
- CSArcada Galati (Romania) – SC Prometei Dnipro (Ukraine) 3-0
- Olympiacos SFP – Petrochemical Burgas (Bulgaria) 3-1
Saturday, November 11, 2023
- 6:00 p.m.: SC Prometei Dnipro (Ukraine) – Olympiacos SFP
- 9:00 p.m.: Neftokhimik Burgas (Bulgaria) – CSArkada Galati (Romania)
Sunday, November 12, 2023
- 3:00 p.m.: Neftokhimik Burgas (Bulgaria) – SC Prometey Dnipro (Ukraine)
- 18:00: CSarcada Galati (Romania) – Olympiacos SFP
The rating
- Arcade Galati 3
- Olympiakos 3
- Petrochemicals 0
- Prometheus Dnipro 0
Source: sport 24
Alberta Robinson is a sports journalist and author, who is currently associated with the publication Sportish, where she writes about sports related news and events. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, Robinson brings in-depth analysis and insightful commentary to her writing.
Kazan “Zenit” became the winner of the Russian Volleyball Super Cup among men’s teams.
On Friday, the Kazan team beat Lokomotiv from Novosibirsk – 3-1 (25:19, 25:17, 23:25, 25:21).
Zenit won the Russian Super Cup for the third year in a row. In total, the Kazan team has a record 11 victories in the tournament. Lokomotiv took part in the decisive matches for the trophy four times, but were defeated each time.
For the first time in history, the Russian Super Cup was held in the Final Four format. All meetings took place in St. Petersburg.
Source: Sportbox
Alberta Robinson is a sports journalist and author, who is currently associated with the publication Sportish, where she writes about sports related news and events. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, Robinson brings in-depth analysis and insightful commentary to her writing.
Kazan “Zenit” defeated “Zenith” from St. Petersburg in the semi-finals of the Russian Volleyball Super Cup among men’s teams.
The meeting in St. Petersburg ended with a score of 3-2 (25:20, 25:17, 18:25, 23:25, 15:12) in favor of the Kazan team.
In the other semi-final earlier on Thursday, Lokomotiv Novosibirsk defeated Dynamo Moscow in four sets.
The final match between Lokomotiv and Zenit will take place on Friday, starting at 19:30 Moscow time.
Watch the live broadcast of the game on the Match TV and Match! Planet” (from 19:35 Moscow time), as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Alberta Robinson is a sports journalist and author, who is currently associated with the publication Sportish, where she writes about sports related news and events. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, Robinson brings in-depth analysis and insightful commentary to her writing.
Novosibirsk Lokomotiv defeated Dynamo Moscow in the semi-finals of the Russian Volleyball Super Cup among men’s teams.
The meeting in St. Petersburg ended with a score of 3–1 (21:25, 25:20, 25:13, 30:28).
In the other semi-final, which will take place later on Thursday, St. Petersburg and Kazan Zenit will meet.
The final match will take place on December 26.
Watch the live broadcast of the second semi-final on the Match TV and Match! Planet” (from 18:35 Moscow time), as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Alberta Robinson is a sports journalist and author, who is currently associated with the publication Sportish, where she writes about sports related news and events. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, Robinson brings in-depth analysis and insightful commentary to her writing.
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