Bulgarian opposite Dimitar Dimitrov had another great match in Korea, leading OK Savings Bank to a dramatic comeback against KB Stars in the V-League. In their home game in Busan, at Gangseo Gymnasium, OK Savings Bank won 3:1 (21:25, 32:30, 25:21, 28:26) and maintained real chances for a playoff spot.
The victory broke OK Savings Bank's two-game losing streak and brought the team back into the fight for the top spots.
Dimitrov spearheaded the comeback – 38 points and crucial hits when the scores were tied.
Dimitrov was the undisputed leader for OK Savings Bank, finishing with 38 points and once again proving to be the player who decides the toughest rallies. He was a key factor in the hosts turning the game around after losing the first set.
In the first set, KB Stars capitalized on more stable play and closed the set 25:21, but in the second set, OK Savings Bank displayed different energy. The hosts equalized after a true battle, where concentration and composure made the difference – 32:30.
Third set – OK Savings Bank took control.
After bringing the match back to an even state, OK Savings Bank set a higher tempo and took the third set 25:21, with Dimitrov once again being the main attacking threat and stabilizing the team's play in decisive moments.
Fourth set: tie, tension, and OK Savings Bank's final say.
The final set offered another great drama. Both teams reached crucial points when tied, but OK Savings Bank displayed a stronger mentality and closed the match 28:26, taking three points that could prove decisive for the season.
The standings became complicated: OK Savings Bank dangerously closed in.
After the victory, OK Savings Bank has a record of 13 wins and 13 losses (39 points), closing to within just 1 point of 4th-placed KB Stars (40 points). The team is also 4 points away from 3rd place, held by KEPCO.
In direct matches this season, KB Stars still holds an advantage (3-2 wins), but this comeback showed that OK Savings Bank is entering the decisive phase with strong arguments.
Individual statistics – Dimitar Dimitrov (OK Savings Bank)
Total points: 38
Blocks: 3
Aces: 2
Dimitrov is the top scorer in the match with 38 points, but what's important is that he's not just an attacker
– he also adds 3 blocks and 2 aces, demonstrating his full impact on the game. For KB Stars, Vlijena had a strong 31 points and even more aces (4), but the difference lies in OK Savings Bank receiving broader contributions and closing out crucial moments more stably.
After these 38 points, Dimitar Dimitrov is ranked 5th among V-League scorers with a total of 562 points for the season.
This is a victory that counts double
– both for morale and for the standings. OK Savings Bank returned to the playoff battle, and Dimitar Dimitrov once again demonstrated that when a match becomes tense and tied, he is the one who can decide it.
In this match, Dimitar Dimitrov didn't just accumulate points; he led OK Savings Bank through the toughest moments
– 38 points, 3 blocks, and 2 aces are statistics that don't come automatically. This type of performance typically indicates a player who is fully invested in the battle and the team's goals, not someone thinking about their next move. That's why this display in Busan rather suggests that Dimitrov has no intention of leaving South Korea, at least not at a time when the season is entering its decisive phase.
