Tourcoing solidified its claims for a place among the leading teams in the French Marmara Spike Ligue, after recording another dramatic victory this time against the reigning champion Tours. The team of Bulgarian international Venislav Antov triumphed in front of its home crowd with3:2 (16:25, 25:21, 25:17, 23:25, 15:13)and thus continued its series of successful matches, which keep it at the top of the standings.
Antov's strong performances are becoming a major factor in the club's rise, and his last two matches have put him in the spotlight of French media and league fans.

Antov leader and MVP for two consecutive matches

The Bulgarian had another exceptional match, finishing as the top scorer against champions Tours with27 points, including1 block, a +15 efficiency rating,1 aceand48% attacking efficiency. This also earned hima second consecutive MVP award, just days after his record-breaking45 points against Chaumont.

For the champions, Slovenian international Nik Mujanović stood out with 28 points, but they were not enough for the final success.

Statistics Venislav Antov (two consecutive matches)

After this match, Venislav Antov deservedly made it into the Ideal Team of the 8th round in the French Marmara Spike Ligue according to the authoritative French website VolleyActu.fr.

The two matches place Antov among the most influential opposites in the league currently. A total of 72 points within two consecutive matches is a rare performance even for the top scorers in France. The extremely high efficiency against Chaumont (67%) shows maturity and resilience in attack, while the performance against Tours – although against a much tougher block – remains at a high level and is crucial in the decisive moments of the fifth set.
The fact that Antov is MVP in two consecutive matches highlights his consistency and the central role he plays in Tourcoing's ambitious season.