The volleyball players ofBeroe 2016 (Stara Zagora)bid farewell to the European stage, after suffering a decisive loss with0:3 setsagainst the SlovakSlovan Bratislavain the return match, played on November 19, 2025, in the hallGopass Arena.
The first match in Stara Zagora a week ago was narrowly won by the Bulgarian team with 3:2 sets after a full comeback, which meant that any victory in Slovakia would send them through. This, however, did not happen – the hosts dominated and closed the match with28:26, 25:21, 25:19within 84 minutes.
Match statistics
| Element | Slovan | Beroe |
|---|---|---|
| Winning attacks | 41 | 34 |
| Blocks | 8 | 7 |
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Opponent errors | 18 | 20 |
| Total points | 74 | 65 |
Slovan excelled in key components – more effective attack, more points from serve, and stable block play. Although Beroe received more gifted points from errors, it was not enough to compensate for the difference in play.
Top scorers
Slovan Bratislava – four players with double-digit scores
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Tomas Krsko | 16 |
| Peter Mlinarcik | 10 |
| Michal Trubac | 11 |
| Andrej Billich | 10 |
The Slovak team demonstrated broad offensive power, with four players finishing with double-digit points – key to the controlled and constant pressure throughout the match.
Beroe – only one scorer with 10+ points
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Russ Jesse Eugene Delancy | 10 |
Delancy was the only Beroe player to reach a double-digit score. The lack of additional offensive support proved crucial and was clearly evident in all three sets.
Thus, the Slovak team will face the Dutch Prima Donna Kaas Huizen in the next stage.
