The ninth round of the Romanian Men's Volleyball Division A1 started with a match without intrigue. In Bucharest, Steaua achieved a convincing 3:0 (25:17, 25:18, 25:22) victory over Explorări Baia Mare, with the match becoming an excellent opportunity for head coach Marcelo Fronckowiak to rotate almost the entire squad and distribute playing time evenly.
The hosts controlled the game in all three sets, without allowing the opponent to build a run or seriously threaten the result. Despite the experimental lineup, Steaua showed stability in serving, organized blocking, and high efficiency in attack.
Svetoslav Ivanov leader in efficiency
Bulgarian international Svetoslav Ivanov had a strong match.
Total points: 13
Attack: 53% efficiency
Serve: 1 ace
Block: 2 points
Reception: 37% positive, 16% excellent
Ivanov was extremely useful in the attack-defense transition, and his high percentage in attack showed good synchronization with the setter and correct decision-making, especially in the second and third sets.
Krasimir Georgiev stability and class in attack
Middle blocker Krasimir Georgiev also surpassed the 10-point mark and left an excellent impression.
Total points: 9
Attack: 78% efficiency, no errors
Block: 2 points
Georgiev was extremely effective almost every one of his attacks scored a point, and his contribution in blocking stabilized Steaua's play in key moments of the first and third sets.
Players with over 10 points in the match, listed only by their point total, are:
Steaua Bucharest:
Rareș Bălean 17 points
Svetoslav Ivanov 13 points
Victor-Ștefan Asmarandei – 11 points
Explorari Baia Mare:
Tudor Tănase – 11 points
