Volero Le Cannet continues its title quest in France after eliminating Cannes with a 3:1 (22:25, 25:23, 25:22, 26:24) victory in the championship quarterfinals.
The match started with an advantage for Cannes, who took the first set 25:22, but then the visitors from Le Cannet showed stronger mental resilience and better game organization. With three consecutive sets won, they turned the match around, with the culmination coming in the fourth set, dramatically decided 26:24.
Vangelia Rachkovska scored 7 points, including 1 ace, and contributed in key moments of the match. The top scorers for the win were Alina Popov with 16 points, Aida Dautova with 15, and Lyubov Svetnik with 10.

In the other quarterfinal clashes, Vandœuvre Nancy prevailed 3:1 over Terville Florange, and Mulhouse left no chance for Bordeaux Mérignac 3:0. Thus, the top four teams in the championship are now clear. The semifinals begin the very next day, with Le Cannet facing Mulhouse in a highly anticipated clash. In the other pairing, Levallois Paris will meet Vandœuvre Nancy. The return legs are scheduled for April 18, when the finalists will be decided.

photo: LNV - Le Cannet (Christian Besson)