Champions League: Projekt Warszawa and Mint Vero Volley Monza open 4th week with 3 points
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Another week of 2024/25 CEV Champions League Pool Stage started today with first two games.
PGE Projekt Warszawa sweeps ACH Volley Ljubljana 3-0 (25:23, 25:13, 25:17), while Vero Volley Monza secures a 3-1 victory over FenerbahƧe.
Polish powerhouse showed no signs of slowing down as they cruised to a dominant win over Slovenian champions. Warszawa, already at the top of Pool A, extended their unbeaten run to four matches, keeping their perfect record in the competition, led in score by Arthur Szalpuk, top scorer of the game with 16 points including 3 aces, 1 block and 71% in attack.
In another exciting clash, Italy’s MINT Vero Volley Monza claimed a good 3-1 victory (25:23, 25:21, 23:25, 25:20) against FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul from Turkey in front of their home fans at the Opiquad Arena.
The hosts started strong, overcoming early pressure from the rivals to win the opening set 25-23. The second set was equally intense, but Monza held their nerve, breaking away late to secure a 25-21 win.
FenerbahƧe bounced back in the third set, recovering from Monzaās fast start to edge the frame 25-23. However, the players around head coach Massimo Eccheli closed the game in fourth set and, with Arthur Szwarc (MVP of the match with 24 points with 3 aces, 2 blocks and an impressive 73% in attack) leading the charge, they close it out 25-20 to claim another crucial three points.
Ivan Zaytsev with 17 points and Thomas Beretta who added 10 points) also played key roles for Monza, who also celebrated fourth consecutive win that keeps them firmly at the top of Pool B.
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š| 2024/25 CEV CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Games of the week
POOL A
šš¼Tuesday December 17, 2024
šTorwar Hall COS Warszawa
ā¢ 20.30 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – ACH Volley Ljubljana 3-0 (25:23, 25:13, 25:17)
š| POOL A STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. PGE Projekt Warszawa (POL) 12
2. Berlin Recycling Volleys (GER) 6
3. Greenyard Maaseik (BEL) 2
4. ACH Volley Ljubljana (SLO) 1
Wednesday December 18, 2024
šMax-Schmeling-Halle Berlin
ā¢ 19.30 (Local Time) | Berlin Recycling Volleys – Greenyard Maaseik 3-1 (25:12, 21:25, 25:22, 25:19)
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POOL B
šš¼Tuesday December 17, 2024
šArena di Monza
ā¢ 20.00 (Local Time) | Mint Vero Volley Monza – FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul 3-1 (25:23, 25:21, 23:25, 25:20)
POOL B STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Mint Vero Volley Monza (ITA) 10
2. FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul (TUR) 5
3. Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE) 5
4. Helios Grizzlys Giesen (GER) 1
Wednesday December 18, 2024
šVolksbank Arena Hildesheim
ā¢ 20.00 (Local Time) | Helios Grizzlys Giesen – Olympiacos Piraeus 0-3 (20:25, 23:25, 19:25)
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POOL C
š| POOL C STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie (POL) 8
2. Allianz Milano (ITA) 6
3. Knack Roeselare (BEL) 3
4. Hypo Tirol Innsbruck (AUT) 1
Wednesday December 18, 2024
šArena Sosnowiec
ā¢ 18.00 (Local Time) | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Knack Roeselare 3-0 (25:20, 25:19, 25:18)
šAllianz Cloud Milano
ā¢ 19.30 (Local Time) | Allianz Milano – Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-0 (25:19, 32:30, 26:24)
| PHOTOGALLERY OF THE MATCH
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POOL D
š| POOL D STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia (ITA) 9
2. Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique (FRA) 5
3. Halkbank Ankara (TUR) 4
4. Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice (CZE) 0
Wednesday December 18, 2024
šTVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall Ankara / A
ā¢ 18.00 (Local Time) | Halkbank Ankara – Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice 3-0 (25:21, 25:23, 25:18)
Thursday December 19, 2024
šPala Barton Perugia
ā¢ 20.00 (Local Time) | Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia – Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique 3-0 (25:21, 25:23, 25:23)
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POOL E
š| POOL E STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. JastrzÄbski WÄgiel (POL) 9
2. SVG LĆ¼neburg (GER) 5
3. Levski Sofia (BUL) 2
4. Chaumont VB 52 (FRA) 2
Wednesday December 18, 2024
šLKH Arena LĆ¼neburg
ā¢ 19.00 (Local Time) | SVG LĆ¼neburg – Levski Sofia 3-0 (25:22, 28:26, 25:22)
šHala Widowiskowo – Sportowa – JastrzÄbie-ZdrĆ³j
ā¢ 20.30 (Local Time) | JastrzÄbski WÄgiel – Chaumont VB 52 3-1 (25:20, 24:26, 25:23, 32:30)
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š| NEXT GAMES
POOL A
Wednesday January 15, 2025
šSteengoed Arena Maaseik
ā¢ 20.30 (Local Time) | Greenyard Maaseik – PGE Projekt Warszawa
Thursday January 16, 2025
šSportna Dvorana Tivoli Ljubljana
ā¢ 18.00 (Local Time) | ACH Volley Ljubljana – Berlin Recycling Volleys
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POOL B
Wednesday January 15, 2025
šBurhan Felek Voleybol Salonu Istanbul
ā¢ 19.00 (Local Time) | FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul – Helios Grizzlys Giesen
Thursday January 16, 2025
šMelina Merkouri Rentis
ā¢ 19.00 (Local Time) | Olympiacos Piraeus – Mint Vero Volley Monza
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POOL C
Tuesday January 14, 2025
šUniversitƤtssporthalle Innsbruck
ā¢ 18.00 (Local Time) | Hypo Tirol Innsbruck – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie
Thursday January 16, 2025
šTomabel Hall Roeselare
ā¢ 20.30 (Local Time) | Knack Roeselare – Allianz Milano
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POOL D
Wednesday January 15, 2025
šLa Soucoupe Saint Nazaire
ā¢ 19.00 (Local Time) | Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique – Halkbank Ankara
Thursday January 16, 2025
šSportovni Hala ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice
ā¢ 18.00 (Local Time) | Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice – Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia
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POOL E
Thursday January 16, 2025
šLevski Sofia Sport Hall
ā¢ 20.00 (Local Time) | Levski Sofia – JastrzÄbski WÄgiel
šPalestra Chaumont
ā¢ 20.00 (Local Time) | Chaumont VB 52 – SVG LĆ¼neburg
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