Dunav (Ruse) left no doubt about their superiority and clearly outplayed Metallurg (Pernik) 3:0 (25:21, 25:21, 25:16) in the playout for staying in efbet Super Volley. The match was played in Gorna Malina, and the Ruse team demonstrated control and class in all key elements.
The first two sets offered relatively even play until about the 20th point, after which Dunav pressed with better block organization and higher attack efficiency. In decisive moments, the Ruse team was far more stable and closed out the sets without hesitation. The third set passed entirely under the dictation of Dunav, who early on built a significant lead and easily finished the match.
Alex Nikolov led the scorers for the winners with 16 points, Angel Pavlov added 12, and Aleksandar Kordev finished with 10. For Metallurg, only Metodi Metodiev reached double digits – 13 points, as the lack of a second prominent scorer proved to be a key problem for the Pernik team.
Team statistics
| Indicator | Metallurg | Dunav |
|---|---|---|
| Block | 8 | 14 |
| Attack (%) | 37% | 48% |
| Points from attack | 32 | 40 |
| Positive reception | 55% | 57% |
| Aces | 5 | 4 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 13 | 17 |
The statistics clearly highlight the difference in level – Dunav dominated on block and was significantly more effective in attack, which decided the outcome of the first two sets. The higher attack percentage and better net play compensated even for the slight deficit in aces. Metallurg showed decent reception but failed to convert it into effective attack.
With this success, Dunav secured its place in efbet Super Volley for a second consecutive year, demonstrating a clear difference in class in the playout.
photo: Nikolay Varadinov
