Dynamo Moscow with a victory over Orenburguzhe, guaranteed a spot in the playoffs quarterfinals! 🔥🏐
Dynamo Moscow achieved an important 3:1 victory against Orenburguzhe Orenburg in the 30th round of the Pari Super League and secured at least third place in the regular season, which means direct qualification for the playoffs quarterfinals!
Strong start for Orenburguzhe, but Dynamo turns the game around
The match started promisingly for the guests after Maxim Sapozhkov made an impressive serving streak with four aces, giving Orenburguzhe an advantage (11:5). Despite the hosts' late comeback (20:22), Sapozhkov and Dmitry Zhuk secured the final success in the game – 25:21. Sapozhkov, who played in Montana, finished as the top scorer with 18 points. Tsvetan Sokolov, who did not start the match, scored 6 points.
Second game - Dynamo's power is felt
In the second set, 'Dynamo' players made it difficult for the opponent's reception, thanks to serving streaks by Yaroslav Podlesnykh. The early lead (9:4) proved decisive, and an error by Orenburguzhe's setter Czeslavs Sventitskis ended the set – 25:21.
Dramatic third game, but Orenburguzhe survives
In the third set, Dynamo's abundance of errors allowed the guests to get back into the match. Orenburguzhe reached three set points (24:21), but an inspiring serving streak by Denis Bogdan led to a tie (24:24). Nevertheless, the hosts showed character and prevailed with 27:25.
Fourth game - Dynamo leaves no chances
The 'White-Blues' dominated the fourth set, confidently leading 16:11 even in the middle of the set. The guests attempted a comeback, but a serving streak with an ace by Bogdan secured five match points for Dynamo. Zhuk ended the dispute – 25:20 and 3:1!
What's next?
With this victory, Dynamo Moscow secured direct participation in the playoff quarterfinals and at least third place in the final regular season standings.
On March 11 and 15, the qualifying round matches of the playoffs will be held in the Russian championship, and the quarterfinal series matches of the playoffs are scheduled for March 19, 23, and 26.
