The derby of the 17th round in the Romanian Division A1 ended with a victory for the leader Steaua, who defeated their main competitor Arcada (Galați) with a score of 3:1 (25:19, 21:25, 25:19, 25:17). Thus, the team from the capital solidified their first place in the standings and broke a streak of three consecutive 0:3 losses against this opponent this season.
Bulgarians Krasimir Georgiev and Svetoslav Ivanov also took part in the victory. Georgiev finished with 4 points, and Ivanov added 1 point, their presence providing additional options in the hosts' rotation.
Decisive Factor – The Block
| Statistic | Steaua | Arcada |
|---|---|---|
| Block Points | 10 | 3 |
The difference in blocks (10-3) proved crucial. Steaua managed to neutralize Arcada's strong weapon and control the match in decisive moments.
Top Scorers
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Rață | Steaua | 22 |
| Bălean | Steaua | 20 |
| Bala | Arcada | 15 |
Rață was the MVP with 22 points and exceptional efficiency, and Bălean added another 20. For Arcada, Bala was the strongest with 15.
Steaua showed that they deserve the top spot, and this season they look ready to battle for the title.
