The French Women's League A offered a spectacular clash between Volero Le Cannet and Béziers, which ended with a 3:1 (15-25, 25-21, 25-16, 25-15) victory for the hosts. This was the fourth win of the season and a temporary fifth place in the standings for the team from the French Riviera, which demonstrated excellent team play after a shaky start in the first set.
Key scorers for Le Cannet in the match:
| Name | Points | Aces | Blocks | Attack (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyubov Svetnik | 16 | 1 | 2 | 41% |
| Vangelia Rachkovska | 14 | 1 | 1 | 41% |
| Elizabeth Inneh | 13 | – | – | – |
| Aida Dautova | 13 | – | – | – |
Vangelia Rachkovskacontinues to establish herself as one of Le Cannet's stable figures. Her14 points, including1 ace and 1 block, with41% attack efficiency, showing confidence and consistency in their game. After a difficult start and losing the first set, the Rachkovska – Svetnik tandem provided an attacking impetus that changed the course of the match.
Especially impressive was the performance ofthe hosts' setter Defne Devrim– a mere 19-year-old Turk who orchestrated the attacks with confidence and variability, deservedly winning the award for"Player of the Match".
Key scorers for Béziers
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Valeriane Karaba | 15 |
| Erika Mercado | 15 |
The guests from Béziers started confidently, dominating early with aggressive serving and strong blocking, but subsequently failed to maintain their level. Karaba and Mercado fought until the end, but the weakened reception organization after the second set tilted the scales in favor of Le Cannet.
