Dunav (Ruse) volleyball players lost their away match to Romanian champions Dinamo (Bucharest) with a score of 0:3 (10:25, 22:25, 16:25) in one of their last test matches in preparation for the new season. The match took place on October 14 in the "Dinamo" hall and was part of the hosts' official presentation to their fans.

By prior agreement between the two coaches, an additional fourth set was played, in which the Romanian team again prevailed - with 25:20.
After a difficult start, the Ruse team was closest to their opponent in the second set, which ended 22:25. However, Dinamo also won the third set, to finish the main match without losing a set.
The most effective player for the winners, according to information from the Romanian club, was Finnish opposite Niko Suihkonen with 11 points. Jonas Jokela, Maarten van Garderen, and Milutin Pavicevic added 9 each. Individual statistics for Dunav players have not been announced.
For the team led by Krasimir Mironov, the test match was an opportunity to measure their strength against a high-class international opponent. Among the new additions for the Ruse team this season are Polish opposite Kacper Wnuk and Latvian setter Markus Vensbergs.
Dunav's preparation continues with two control matches against Dobrudzha - on October 17 in Dobrich and on October 24 in Ruse. The second match will also be the team's presentation to its own supporters.
Dinamo is focusing its attention on the Romanian Supercup. On October 17, at 7:30 PM Bulgarian time, the champions will face national cup winner Zalău in the "Danubius Arena" in Tulcea.