Dinamo Bucharest and Corona Brasov recorded away victories in the second round of the Romanian women's championship. In the matches played on October 24, Petya Barakova, Mirela Shahpazova, and Radostina Marinova participated, while Gergana Kyoseva and Maria Zlatanova remained without playing time.
Dinamo began its participation in the championship with a convincing 3:0 (27:25, 25:18, 25:16) against vice-champion Alba Blaj. The hosts led 23:17 in the first set but conceded six consecutive points. The Bucharest team also saved two set points before snatching the set and taking control of the match.
Barakova came in as a substitute in the first set and made her only attack, while Kyoseva did not enter the game. For Alba Blaj, Marinova appeared in the first two sets and finished with one point from five attack attempts. The most effective player for the winners was Amelie Rotar with 18 points against her former club - 16 from attack and two blocks.
Corona Brasov had to go through five sets for their first success in the championship - 3:2 (25:21, 26:28, 22:25, 25:12, 15:11) over CSM Constanta. After winning the opening set, the guests allowed a comeback to 1:2, but responded with a decisive fourth set and imposed their will in the tie-break.
Shahpazova started as a setter in all five sets and contributed with six points - four successful attacks from seven attempts, one ace, and one block. Zlatanova remained a substitute. Alexandra Berezkina was Corona's leading scorer with 27 points.

photo: Ziarul Unirea