BOGDANKA LUK Lublin took a decisive step towards the top 3 in the standings before the playoffs, after winning their away match against Energa Trefl Gdańsk with3:1 (25:20, 25:18, 17:25, 25:19)in a match from the penultimate round of PlusLiga.
The visitors started confidently and took the first two sets with good offensive organization and a solid block. In the third part, the hosts managed to get back into the game, but Lublin did not allow a comeback and closed the match in the fourth set after a series of decisive rallies.
📊 Top Scorers
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Mateusz Malinowski | Bogdanka | 20 |
| Tobias Brand | Gdańsk | 23 |
| Alex Grozdanov | Bogdanka | 13 |
| Alexey Nasevich | Gdańsk | 12 |
Malinowski was the main offensive weapon, which is why he won the MVP award, but Grozdanov's contribution proved crucial in key situations, especially on block. For the hosts, Brand once again maintained a high level, but did not receive sufficient support.
📊 Team Statistics
| Statistic | Gdańsk | Bogdanka |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 4 |
| Positive reception | 41% | 46% |
| Attack points | 49 | 60 |
| Block | 10 | 11 |
| Errors | 20 | 17 |
Bogdanka built their success on a more effective attack and a lower number of errors. A slight advantage in blocking and better reception also tilted the balance in their favor.
🇧🇬 Grozdanov made the difference
The captain of the Bulgarian national team played a very strong match:
13 points
4 blocks
69% attack success rate
61% efficiency
His most important moment came at the end of the fourth set first a block for 23:19, and immediately after that an attack that brought the first match point. It was through this pressure in the center that Lublin closed the match.
📈 Significance for the standings
With this success, Bogdanka:
secured at least 3rd place
retains a chance to attack 2nd position
This will happen if:
a clean victory over Częstochowa
an error by Warsaw against Chełm
Lublin showed maturity at a moment when tension was maximal. The team looks balanced, and Grozdanov's presence in the center provides additional stability. With such play, Bogdanka enters the playoffs with real arguments to be among the leading factors.
photo:plusliga.pl
