🔴 CSKA leveled the semi-final series against Lokomotiv Avia! 🏐

"The Reds" recorded a convincing 3:0 (25:22, 25:22, 25:20) victory in the second match of the semi-final series and restored the balance – 1:1 wins! 🔥

After losing the first match, Alexander Popov's players came out determined to respond appropriately – and they did so with style! 💪

⭐ Strahinja Brzakovic was on fire with 10 points in the first set alone, and Todor Kostov, Vladimir Stankov, and Nikolay Penchev complemented with key plays in attack and service.

💥 The second game went through a whirlwind of aces, powerful straight attacks, and decisive play in the middle – CSKA showed character and prevailed with 25:22.

🔚 In the third set, the capital city team pulled ahead with key blocks and great service to close out the match with an attack by Nikolay Penchev, who gave the first match point, followed by an ace, again by Penchev, and the final 25:20.

📊 Top scorers by player:

🔴 CSKA:

• Strahinja Brzakovic – 19 points (1 ace, 2 blocks)

• Todor Kostov – 13 points (3 aces, 3 blocks)

• Nikolay Penchev – 12 points (1 ace, 1 block), 72% positive / 44% perfect reception

⚫ Lokomotiv Avia:

• Todor Valchev – 13 points (2 aces)

• Kristof Horvat – 12 points
  
  🧱 Block:8:3 in favor of CSKA
  💣 Points from service:6:2 for CSKA
  
  The next meeting is on April 10 in Plovdiv.
  
  photo: NVL