Neftochimik 2010 made the most important step at the right moment and put an end to the semifinal drama in efbet Super Volley. The Burgas team showed more stability in the decisive moments and secured their place in the title contention.
Ivan Stanev's team won as guests against Lokomotiv Avia (Plovdiv) with 3:1 (25:22, 25:19, 20:25, 25:23) in the decisive fifth match of the series, played in "Paisii Hilendarski" hall.
With this success, Neftochimik closed the semifinal clash with 3-2 wins and advanced to the final, while the Plovdiv team was left with the bronze medals and a missed opportunity for a second consecutive appearance in the title match.
The visitors imposed control from the first two sets, dictating the rhythm with stable serving and effective blocking. Lokomotiv reacted in the third set and managed to bring back the intrigue, but in the fourth set, Neftochimik showed stronger nerves and closed out the match after contested rallies at the end.
The top scorer for the victory was Adi Osmanovic with 19 points (2 blocks), and Ricardo Junior added 18 points (2 aces, 1 block).
For the hosts, Zhulien Georgiev played a strong match with 31 points (3 aces, 4 blocks), and Todor Valchev finished with 17 points (2 aces, 1 block).

Lyuboslav Telkiyski was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his key contribution in the decisive moments for the Burgas team.

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