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Monika Krasteva and Alba Blaj lost to Novara in the first CEV Cup final

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March 26, 2025 at 08:43

Monika Krasteva and Alba Blaj lost to Novara in the first CEV Cup final

🏐Alba Blaj lost the first CEV Cup final, but the battle continues!

Igor Gorgonzola Novara defeated the Romanians 3:1 (25-12, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17) in the first leg of the final. The hosts dominated the opening set, but Alba Blaj played better from the second set onwards and even won the third. However, the Italians regained control in the fourth set.

🔹Statistics:Block 15-5 for Novara!
🔹Top scorers:Tatyana Tolok (Novara) – 22 pts (5 blocks), Amelie Rotar (Alba Blaj) – 15 pts.
🔹Bulgarian participation:Monika Krasteva joined in the fourth set with 3 pts (1 block).
📌 This wasAlba Blaj's first lossin European cups this season, as well asthe first setback in 2025!

📅The rematch is on April 1st in Blajin front of 2000 fans! Tickets are sold out, and hopes are alive!
🔥 Before that, Alba Blaj will face CSO Voluntari in the Romanian Cup final!