The women's team of Brasov, which includes three Bulgarian players, secured a 3:1 (25:16, 25:23, 23:25, 25:19) victory over third-placed Alba Blaj, where Monika Krasteva plays, earning their 10th win in the championship in their last match of the year.Alexandra Milanova of the hosts scored 18 points (3 aces, 1 block) for the win.Milanova, a product of the Slavia academy, is 15th in the reception ranking.Brasov's setter, Mirela Shahpazova, contributed one point.A strong match also forthe hosts' libero Galina Karabasheva, who recorded 57% positive and 29% perfect reception, placing her first in this position in the national ranking and earning her a spot in the championship's ideal team.After this victory, Brasov is in 5th place in the standings.Monika Krasteva finished with 15 points and 11th place among opposites.
"This victory crowned our work over the past year, and we are very happy. We secured a win against probably the best team in the championship," said Ciprian Darnescu, coach of the winners, at the end of the match, visibly proud of his players' exceptional performance against the vice-champions from Alba Blaj.
In the ranking of middle blockers, Mira Todorova is 4th, which earned her a spot in the ideal six,

and Lora Kitipova, who played 3 matches (11 sets), entered the ranking of setters, where she is 9th with 31.1% efficiency.

The last match of this 16th round will be played on January 12 next year.