Montana Volleyachieved a dramatic comeback againstPirinwith a 3:2 (23:22, 24:22, 18:25, 25:22, 15:11) score in a match from the fifth round of efbet Super Volley 2025/26, played in Mladost Hall. The game saw constant lead changes, strong runs, and numerous individual performances, with the hosts' more stable defense and fewer errors proving decisive in the end.
The injury of the setterViktor Zekovput Montana in a difficult situation even before the first serve, and his appearance only at the end with his left hand bandaged around his thumb highlighted the seriousness of the injury. Nevertheless, the team found the necessary rhythm to turn the match around.
Top Scorers – Montana Volley
| Player | Points | Aces | Block | Attack% | Efficiency Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Walczak | 33 | 6 | 4 | 46% | +21 |
| Bruno Rubo | 15 | 1 | 2 | 60% | +13 |
| Mark Mihaylov | 11 | 4 | 1 | 47% | +7 |
| Aleksandar Mitkov | 11 | 0 | 1 | 42% | +6 |
Walczak played a world-class match – 33 points, including 6 aces, and was the leader in attack throughout the match. Bruno Rubo once again demonstrated high efficiency, and Mark Mikhailov was key with his serve in crucial moments. Mitkov contributed steadily in attack and block.
Top scorers – Pirin
| Player | Points | Aces | Block | Attack% | Efficiency Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Nakov | 24 | 1 | 4 | 29% | +6 |
| Teodor Kamenkov | 19 | 1 | 3 | 58% | +7 |
| Zlatko Kyosev | 12 | 0 | 2 | 53% | +5 |
| Kostadin Kozelov | 11 | 0 | 6 | 38% | +6 |
Nakov was the top scorer for the visitors, accumulating 24 points, albeit with a lower attack percentage. Kamenkov was extremely effective and had the best efficiency rating in the team. Kozelov shone with a total of 6 blocks, while Kyosev was stable in both attack and defense.
Pirin started more confidently and took the first game, but Montana managed to equalize after strong serves and more aggressive play on the counter-attack. The guests took the lead again after the third game, but in the fourth, the hosts stabilized their block and restored parity.
In the tie-break, Montana was more concentrated – Valchak and Rubo led the attack, and saved balls in defense provided the necessary stability for the final 15:11.
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