In the first game, after an equal start, Jastrzębians gained the advantage (10:7). ZAKSA tried to chase the score, but when Stephen Boyer offered an ace, the score was 17:12. The guests eventually cut their losses, but the most effective attacking volleyball players from Jastrzębski Węgiel kept their advantage. The set is closed by Trevor Clivenott with a block (25:20).
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The second batch had a similar scenario. An even start and a clear advantage for Jastrzębians in the middle part (15:11 after ace Clevenot). Later we watched the chase of the ZAKSA volleyball players who called (19:18), but made two mistakes in the subsequent actions. The hosts again put the advantage in the end, the score was recorded at 25:20 by the serving player Yuri Gladyr.
The third set also saw a point-by-point battle early on. This time, the Kdzierzyn residents kept in touch with their rivals for a longer period. However, Boyer showed the ace again and the hosts were leading 17:14. ZAKSA volleyball players didn’t give up, they fought to the end, but this time, the main actions fell to Jastrzębski Węgiel. After a stunning save by Tomas Fornal, they jumped back by three points (21:18). The groom also won the match ball (24:22), and the spoiled service to the guests ended the match (25:23).
Match summary Jastrzębski Wegiel – ZAKSA:
Most points: Stephen Boyer (14), Trevor Clevenot (10), Thomas Fornal (10) – Węgiel Jastrzybski; Lukas Kaczmarek (12) – Szaxa. Best player: Stephen Boyer (10/19 = 53% attack efficiency + 4 aces).
Jastrzebski Wegiel – Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 3:0 (25:20, 25:20, 25:23)
Jastrzebski Wegiel: Thomas Fornal, Mustapha Mbaye, Stephen Boyer, Trevor Clivenott, Jureg Gladier, Benjamin Toniotti – Jacob Bobioczak (libero) and Jan Hadrava, Amy Travaporti, Rafai Shimura. trainer: Marcelo Mendes.
Sachsa: Aleksandar Alioca, David Smith, Wokasz Katzmarek, Bartosz Bednorz, Dmytro Bašecki, Marcin Januz-Erik Šoji (libero), Bartomeg Kluth and Norbert Huber. trainer: Thomas Samilfo.
Elimination Match Competitive Mode (Best of Three) 1-0 for Jastrzebski Wegiel
PlusLiga 2023 Finals Results:
2023-05-03: Jastrzebski Wegiel – Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 3:0 (25:20, 25:20, 25:23)
2023-05-06: Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – Jastrzębski Wegiel (Saturday 14.45; broadcast – Polsat Sport)
2023-05-10: Jastrzebski Wegiel – Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle (Wednesday, 8.30pm; broadcast – Polsat Sport)
2023-05-13: Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – Jastrzębski Wegiel (Saturday, 20.30) / Maybe
2023-05-17: Jastrzebski Wegiel – Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle (Wednesday, 20.30) / May.
RM, Polsat Sport
