Champions Levski Sofia recorded their first win of the new season in efbet Super Volley. After losing to Neftochimik at the start, Nikolay Zhelyazkov's boys returned to winning ways, leaving Pirin no chance in the "Blues'" capital hall. Thus, both teams now have 1 win and 1 loss with 3 points in the standings.
Levski Sofia – Pirin Razlog 3:0 (25:18, 25:13, 25:19)
Top Scorers
| Team | Player | Points | Aces | Blocks | Attack efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levski Sofia | Todor Skrimov | 15 | 4 | 1 | 45% |
| Levski Sofia | Lazar Buchkov (MVP) | 13 | – | 4 | 100% (9 of 9) |
| Pirin Razlog | Mariyan Nakov | 13 | – | – | 38% |
| Levski Sofia | Martin Tatarov | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23% |
Todor Skrimov (15) was the top scorer for the champions, dominating from the serve with 4 aces. Lazar Buchkov was deservedly chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP), having made 9 out of 9 successful attacks – a unique 100% success rate.
For the visitors, only Mariyan Nakov maintained an attack level, but he did not receive the necessary support from his teammates. Noteworthy is the inclusion of 17-year-old Martin Tatarov from 'the Blues', who made a very good impression.
Team statistics
| Element | Levski Sofia | Pirin Razlog |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 1 |
| Blocks | 12 | 7 |
| Attack efficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Reception | 38% | 52% |
'The Blues' completely controlled the match through aggressive serving and strong play at the center by Lazar Buchkov. The second set (25:13) was the most convincing for the hosts.
In the 3rd round, Levski will visit Dea Sport in Burgas (November 8, 7:00 PM),
while Pirin hosts the other Burgas team – Neftochimic 2010 (November 7, 7:30 PM).
photo: NVL
