Düren continues without losing a set in the German Bundesliga. The team of Bulgarian middle blocker Preslav Petkov achieved its fourth consecutive victory, after defeating Warnemünde 3:0 (25:22, 25:18, 25:22) in a championship match.
The Bulgarian started as a starter in all three sets, finishing with 4 points. Petkov scored 3 of 5 attacks (60% success rate) and added one point from a block.
The most effective player for the winners was Robin Baghdady with 15 points, including 12 from attack, 2 aces, and one block. He also received the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
Jordan Canham added 14 points, while Marcin Ernastowicz and Daniel Wetter finished with 10 each.
The hosts had a significant advantage in attack, scoring 45 points from attack with a 57% success rate against 32 points and 43% for Warnemünde.
Düren won the relatively contested first and third sets with 25:22 each, while in the second set they imposed a more decisive superiority and finished at 25:18.
After four rounds, Petkov's team has a full asset of 12 points and an impressive 12:0 set ratio.

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