Dunav (Ruse) achieved a valuable victory over CSKA with3:2 (25:19, 20:25, 25:18, 22:25, 15:12)in a match from the fifth round of the men's Super League. The team led by Krasimir Mironov prevailed over the "reds" in Dunav Hall in the Zdravets quarter of Ruse.
The match began with a minute of silence in memory of those who died in the chain collisions on Trakia Motorway on November 10.
The hosts entered the match more confidently, scored the first three points, and did not lose the initiative until the end of the first set, which they won 25:19.
The second part started evenly, but after 3:3, CSKA's volleyball players gradually took control and built up a lead, which allowed them to equalize after 25:20.
Dunav responded with a strong third set. The Ruse team again dictated the events on the court and reached a convincing 25:18, taking a 2:1 lead.
The fourth part offered serious intrigue. The two teams went point for point until 11:11, after which CSKA managed to gain an advantage. The "reds" maintained their lead and won 25:22, sending the match into a decisive fifth set.
In the tie-break, Dunav again started better and led 6:4, then increased their lead to 10:7 and 13:9. CSKA managed to reduce their deficit to 13:12 after two consecutive successful attacks by Zahari Zgurov, but the hosts won the next two rallies and closed the match 15:12.
Kacper Wnuk and Carlos Larrea were the top scorers for the winners with 21 points each.Wnuk scored 19 points from attack and 2 from block, while Larrea distinguished himself with 16 successful attacks, 3 blocks, and 2 aces. Georgi Antov added 14 points, Lyubcho Yankov finished with 11, and Vladimir Hristov with 10.
For CSKA, Stanislav Kulakhin scored the most points – 21. Nikolay Penchev and Zahari Zgurov finished with 13 each, and Todor Kostov added 11.
Statistics show Dunav's advantage in key game indicators. The Ruse team made 66 successful attacks against 60 for CSKA, with their attack efficiency reaching 54% against 51% for the guests.
The difference in serving was particularly indicative – 5:0 aces for Dunav.The hosts had a minimal superiority in blocking as well – 9:8, as well as better positive reception – 57% against 51%.
Thus, the Ruse team compensated for the higher number of service errors – 17 against 14 – with stable play in attack and more effective serving.
In the next, sixth round, Dunav will visit Montana on November 20, and CSKA will visit Pirin in Razlog on November 22.