Levski Sofia made the decisive step towards the next phase in efbet Super Volley, after overcoming the serious challenge from Montana with a 3:2(25:22,21:25,25:14,20:25,15:11) away win. The match offered a full dose of tension and comebacks, and the champions showed character in the key moments.
The clash followed the typical scenario of a balanced playoff – alternating strong periods from both sides. The visitors established control in the first game, but the hosts quickly restored balance. The most convincing part for the "Blues" came in the third game, when their attack functioned almost flawlessly. Montana, however, did not give up and brought back the intrigue, taking the match to a tie-break.
It was there that Levski's experience spoke volumes. Todor Skrimov's service run proved crucial, creating the lead that the hosts failed to close until the end.
Thus, the capital's team concludes the series without the need for a third match and is now among the top four. In the next stage, Nikolay Zhelyazkov's squad will face either CSKA or Beroe, with the series being in the classic playoff format of best-of-five (first to three wins), with home-court advantage for the "Blues", and the first match is on April 2nd.
Montana, despite its dignified performance in this match, concludes its participation in the championship after failing to capitalize on its good moments in the decisive phases.
Individually, Todor Skrimov was above all, scoring 23 points, including an impressive 6 aces, and playing a key role in the tie-break. He received strong support from Yulian Veisig with 21 points, while Svetoslav Gotsev and Lazar Buchkov provided stability in the middle with 12 points each. Gordan Lyutskanov also passed the double-digit mark with 11 points.
For Montana, Aleksandar Mitkov was the top scorer with 25 points, leading his team for most of the match, while Pavel Dushkov added 10 points.
Team Statistics
| Indicator | Montana | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks | 10 | 10 |
| Attack Points | 55 | 62 |
| Attack Efficiency | 46% | 53% |
| Positive Reception | 35% | 44% |
| Aces | 6 | 11 |
| Points from Opponent Errors | 26 | 23 |
| Service Errors | 10 | 17 |
Levski has a clear advantage in attack and serving, which compensates for the higher number of service errors. Montana maintains a balance in blocking and earns more points from opponent errors, but their lower attack efficiency and weaker reception prove decisive in key moments.
