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Veni Antov most effective in Turcoa's victory over Ilia Petkov's former team Toulouse

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November 6, 2025 at 23:18

Veni Antov most effective in Turcoa's victory over Ilia Petkov's former team Toulouse

Veni Antov was in the spotlight during Tourcoing's convincing 3:0 (25:22, 30:28, 25:18) victory over Toulouse in a match from the fifth round of the French Marmara SpikeLigue. The Bulgarian opposite hitter played an excellent game and was his team's top scorer, recording 16 points.

🇧🇬 Veni Antov Statistics (Tourcoing)


Antov demonstrated stability in attack and an aggressive serve. Although his efficiency was not exceptionally high, the young Bulgarian (21 y.o.) showed leadership qualities and consistency in decisive moments, especially in the second set, when Tourcoing snatched a prolonged battle with 30:28.

🇫🇷 Philip Tuitooga Statistics (Tourcoing)

PointsAttackEfficiencyService points
1648% (14/29)38%2
PointsAttackEfficiencyBlocks
1389%89%5


The middle blockerPhilip Tuitooga played an exceptional match – with 13 points and an impressive 5 blocks. He was chosen asMVP of the match, with his 89% attack efficiency being a rare achievement at this level.


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For the visitors, Timo Beriot finished with the most points - 13, and Tibo Rippert added 11.

This wasTurcoing's second consecutive victoryat home in their new hallLéo Lagrange. CoachDorian Rougeyroncontinues its excellent performance at the start of the season  already withfour wins from five matches, with the only defeat being against Montpellier. The team is in second place with 11 points.

Toulouse, where until last season another Bulgarian played Iliya Petkov, continues to seek stability. The team has a renewed squad and visibly needs time to gel. After their first victory against Saint-Nazaire in the previous round, the visitors could not withstand Turcoing's strong play.