Poland: 2 points for ZAKSA and Lublin on Sunday games of Round 21

Round 21 of 2024/25 Plusliga or, if you prefer, Round 6 of second leg, continued today with other two games, both ended at tie break.
In first one, ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle celebrated a 2-3 (25:21, 22:25, 27:25, 15:25, 12:25) on the field of PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów, outclassing the rivals above all in blocking, scoring 12 points from this element compared to the hosts’ 4, and from the service line, with 9 aces to 3. MVP Bartosz Kurek led the charge with 21 points to his name through 57% in attack and 1 block, closely followed by Rafał Szymura who added 20 including 3 aces, 3 blocks and 50% in attack and Igor Grobelny, with 18. The victory further solidified ZAKSA’s title contention, while Bełchatów suffered their fourth straight loss, dropping to eighth in the standings.
Away win also at tie break for BOGDANKA LUK Lublin, who performed an epic comeback on the field of Ślepsk Malow Suwałki who wasted a 2-0 lead, appearing poised to clinch the fourth set, holding a 20-15 advantage.
The winners overcame a shaky start, closing the game with the score of 2-3 (25:23, 25:21, 18:25, 23:25, 17:19). Wilfredo Leon’s brilliance in serving turned the tide, forcing a decisive tie-break, with Kewin Sasak earning MVP honors for his 66% attack efficiency and two blocks. Both scored 23 points, while Bartosz Filipiak left the court as top scorer with his 26 points for the home team.
After a Monday of rest, Round 21 will close on Tuesday with last two games: Indykpol AZS Olsztyn will welcome leaders Jastrzębski Węgiel while, in the evening, PGE Projekt Warszawa will face Barkom Każany Lwów.

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🏐| PLUSLIGA 2024/25 |Kolejka 21 – Round 21 (Round 6 of Second Leg)

Friday January 17, 2025
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Cuprum Stilon Gorzów – PSG Stal Nysa 3-2 (25:17, 22:25, 30:28, 19:25, 16:14)

Saturday January 18, 2025
• 14.45 (Local Time) | Steam Hemarpol Norwid Częstochowa – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 3-2 (30:28, 23:25, 22:25, 25:20, 15:12)
• 17.30 (Local Time) | GKS Katowice – Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 0-3 (18:25, 18:25, 17:25)
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Trefl Gdańsk – Nowak-Mosty MKS Będzin 3-1 (27:29, 25:21, 25:18, 25:15)

👉🏼Sunday January 19, 2025
• 14.45 (Local Time) | PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów – ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 2-3 (25:21, 22:25, 27:25, 15:25, 12:25)
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Ślepsk Malow Suwałki – BOGDANKA LUK Lublin 2-3 (25:23, 25:21, 18:25, 23:25, 17:19)

Tuesday January 21, 2025
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Indykpol AZS Olsztyn – Jastrzębski Węgiel 1-3 (20:25, 25:19, 23:25, 23:25)
• 20.30 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – Barkom Każany Lwów 3-1 (25:22, 27:29, 25:16, 25:16)

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🏐|STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Jastrzębski Węgiel 51
2. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 49
3. PGE Projekt Warszawa 46
4. BOGDANKA LUK Lublin 43
5. ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 42
6. Steam Hemarpol Norwid Częstochowa 37
7. Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 34
8. PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów 31
9. Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 29
10. Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 28
11. Cuprum Stilon Gorzów 27
12. Trefl Gdańsk 26
13. PSG Stal Nysa 18
14. Barkom Każany Lwów 13
15. Nowak-Mosty MKS Będzin 12
16. GKS Katowice 9

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🏐| NEXT GAMES | Kolejka 22 – Round 22 (Round 7 of Second Leg)

Thursday January 23, 2025
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Nowak-Mosty MKS Będzin – PGE GiEK Skra Bełchatów

Friday January 24, 2025
• 17.30 (Local Time) | PSG Stal Nysa – Trefl Gdańsk
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Indykpol AZS Olsztyn – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie

Saturday January 25, 2025
• 14.45 (Local Time) | Asseco Resovia Rzeszów – PGE Projekt Warszawa
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Jastrzębski Węgiel – Cuprum Stilon Gorzów
• 20.30 (Local Time) | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin – GKS Katowice

Sunday January 26, 2025
• 14.45 (Local Time) | ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – Ślepsk Malow Suwałki
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Barkom Każany Lwów – Steam Hemarpol Norwid Częstochowa

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