PAOK (PAOK F&U) did its job convincingly, defeating Kifissia 3-0 in sets. Led by Aleksandar Laftov, the team secured fourth place and will face Panathinaikos in the semifinals with home-court advantage.
Kifissia, on the other hand, remained in sixth position and will play against Olympiacos.
Set development:
First set: 7-8, 16-14, 21-16, 25-19
Second set: 3-8, 9-16, 21-19, 25-19
Third set: 8-3, 16-13, 21-18, 25-21
Key statistics:
PAOK's points came from 7 aces, 35 attacks, 6 blocks, and 27 opponent errors.
Kifissia's points: 3 aces, 3 blocks, and 46% successful reception.
Final score:3-0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-21) in 77 minutes.
Individual statistics:
PAOK (coach Yosko Milenkoski):
Katic- 8 points (7/9 attacks, 1 block)
Lobizenko- 4 points (2/5 attacks, 2 blocks)
Mukliyas D.- 13 points (10/25 attacks, 2 aces, 1 block)
Galiotos- 2 points (1/2 attacks)
A.O.P. Kifissias (coach Kostas Christofidelis):
Okosanovic- 13 points (12/28 attacks, 1 ace)
Komitoudi- 1 point (1 block)
Georgi Petrov- 3 points (3/11 attacks, 46% reception - 15% excellent)
Rangel- 10 points (9 attacks)
Spiriounis- 9 points (7/11 attacks, 1 block, 53% reception - 33% excellent)
PAOK's receiver and player in the Bulgarian championship, Aleksandar Laftov, scored 13 points (3 aces, 1 block) and was named MVP of the match.
National player Nikolay Kolev played a strong match, finishing with 8 points (2 aces), made no errors from the service line, and achieved an impressive 75% in attack.
