PAOK continued their excellent streak in the Greek championship, securing a seventh consecutive victory and their 12th win in the last 13 matches overall. The "Black and Whites" triumphed at home over A.O.P. Kifisia with a 3:1 score (25:22, 25:14, 20:25, 25:22) after 96 minutes of play, and now have 23 points in the standings, drawing closer to the top three.
In the spotlight was Nikolay Kolev, who played an almost perfect match for his position. The Bulgarian middle blocker scored 16 points, finished with a +11 efficiency rating, added 4 aces and 1 block, and his attack efficiency reached an impressive 73%. It was Kolev's strong serve and stable play in crucial moments that gave PAOK confidence in the first, second, and fourth sets.
The MVP of the match formally went to the Cuban opposite hitter Fernando Hernandez, but his gesture after the game – pointing to setter Marco Galioto – underscored the collective nature of the success. PAOK dominated in attack and serving, while Kifisia, despite the loss, showed visible progress and managed to take the third set.
For the visitors, Evgeniy Banov was the top scorer with 15 points, but PAOK's stable blocking and service pressure in decisive moments tilted the scales. The absence of Uros Kovacevic for the hosts went unnoticed, and Nikolay Kolev's contribution stood out as one of the key factors for the new success of the team from Thessaloniki.
