Ivan Tasev's serving broke Dag's resistance and secured DEAC's sixth consecutive victory in TippmixPro with a 3:0 (25:22, 25:19, 25:17) win in the Men's NB I Extraliga. The Bulgarian played a strong match with 13 points, +4 efficiency, 6(!) aces, 1 block, and a 38% attack success rate, with his serve indeed setting the tone for the emphatic win.

Already in the first set, the hosts pulled ahead after a series of powerful serves from Tasev and, despite the tie, closed the set at 25:22. In the second set, superior serving and a better block made the difference for a 25:19 win. In the third, DEAC fully controlled the game's development, and the substitutes who came in maintained the rhythm until the final 25:17.

Vlad Pavlyuk (15) and Ivan Tasev (13) scored over 10 points for the winners, and the team's streak now stands at six consecutive victories.
DEAC continues to accumulate points with pragmatic volleyball and a clear ace – their serve. The team is fifth with 26 points, but more importantly, their form is improving, and the set difference (28:23) shows an ability to win "long" matches as well. In recent rounds, serving brings direct points and destabilizes opponents' reception, and when combined with a more stable block, DEAC controls the tempo. Ivan Tasev's presence gives the team a clear identity – aggression from the serve and the necessary confidence in key moments.

The upcoming home match against PRESTIGE FITNESS PSE is a direct test of DEAC's ambitions. The visitors are higher in the standings and come with a better set difference, but the match is completely "winnable" provided DEAC imposes its rhythm from the very first set. The keys are clear: a strong serve against PSE's reception, patience in attack, and a minimum of unforced errors. In such a scenario, DEAC has a real chance not only for points but also to close the gap to the top four, turning the clash into a strategic one for the remainder of the regular season.

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