Lokomotiv Avia (Plovdiv) volleyball players are one step closer to a historic qualification for the efbet Super Volley final. In the 'Paisiy Hilendarski' University Hall, the Plovdiv team defeated CSKA with a score of 3:1 (25:12, 25:23, 20:25, 25:20) in the third match of the semi-final series and took a 2-1 lead. The series is played until three wins out of five matches, and the fourth clash is on Monday (April 14) at 7:15 PM in the 'Hristo Botev' Hall in Sofia.

First set- Lokomotiv started off strong, and after a series of excellent serves and a stable block, they took a 20:10 lead. Nayden Naydenov's team left no chance for the opponent and closed the set with a convincing 25:12.

Second set- The game was much more even, with the "reds" equalizing the score several times. In the decisive moments, however, Valchev, Georgiev, and Kolev once again showed class and brought the second set with a score of 25:23.

Third set- CSKA reacted strongly and took the initiative with a good serving streak and stable defense. The visitors withstood Lokomotiv's pressure and reduced their deficit after a 25:20 score.

Fourth set- The last set was full of twists and turns, but the "railroaders" showed character and managed to pull away at the end. Julien Georgiev closed the match with a powerful attack for 25:20 and 3:1.
🔴Lokomotiv Avia (PD):
▪️ Todor Valchev – 23 pts (3 blocks)
▪️ Julien Georgiev – 21 pts (5 aces, 2 blocks)
▪️ Christoph Horvath – 15 pts (1 ace, 4 blocks)
▪️ Kiril Kolev – 10 pts (3 blocks)

🔴CSKA:
▪️ Kristiyan Velikov – 19 pts (2 aces, 1 block)
▪️ Lyuboslav Simeonov – 18 pts (3 blocks)
▪️ Nikolay Penchev – 12 pts (2 blocks)