Lokomotiv Avia continues its strong run in efbet Super Volley 2025/2026. In a match from the 9th round of the regular season, the team from Plovdiv prevailed at home over the tough Montana team with3:1 (25:16, 25:19, 21:25, 25:19)and recorded their eighth victory since the start of the campaign. With this success, Nayden Naydenov's team temporarily topped the standings with27 points, ahead of Levski with 24.
The match, which took place in the "Paisiy Hilendarski" hall, was watched by national coach Gianlorenzo Blengini. The game offered a serious battle, especially in the third and fourth sets, but in crucial moments the hosts showed more class and depth in their squad.
Individual performance – Lokomotiv Avia
| Player | Points | +/- | Aces | Blocks | Attack % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristiyan Aleksiev | 20 | +9 | 4 | 2 | 52% |
| Zhulien Georgiev | 17 | +8 | 1 | 1 | 54% |
| Todor Valchev | 10 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 29% |
Kristiyan Aleksiev was once again Lokomotiv's main attacking force – 20 points, a stable plus/minus, and a significant contribution from serves. He was chosen as the MVP of the match.
Zhulien Georgiev impressed with excellent attack efficiency, while Todor Valchev showed lower scoring, but with an important contribution from the service line.
Individual Performance – Montana
| Player | Points | +/- | Aces | Blocks | Attack % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristiyan Valchak | 20 | +12 | 1 | 3 | 53% |
| Aleksandar Mitkov | 13 | +2 | 1 | 0 | 44% |
Opposite Kristiyan Valchak played another strong match for Montana and was the most consistent scorer for the visitors. However, the support from the other attackers was not enough to achieve more than winning the third set.
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Lokomotiv Avia | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks | 8 | 11 |
| Attack Efficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Positive reception | 47% | 42% |
| Serving points | 11 | 4 |
| Total points scored | 65 | 58 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 31 | 21 |
Although Montana had an advantage in blocking, Lokomotiv compensated with better attack, more stable reception, and categorical dominance from the serve. The number of unforced errors also proved crucial – the guests gifted a total of 31 points, which at this level is difficult to make up for.
Lokomotiv Avia solidified its leading position and demonstrated that it currently has the most balanced squad in the championship, while Montana showed character but also limitations in decisive moments.
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