Poland: Norwid Dominate Barkom, as ZAKSA edge Resovia in a dramatic five-set battle in games that closed Round 4

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Wednesday’s Polish league action featured two contrasting encounters, with Norwid Częstochowa producing a convincing four-set victory and ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle extending its winning streak in a thrilling five-set contest against one of the league’s major contenders.

NEONET Norwid Częstochowa claimed its second victory of the 2026/27 season by defeating Jastrzębie Barkom 3-1, with set scores of 25:15, 25:17, 22:25 and 25:15. The home side imposed its rhythm from the opening whistle, combining a highly efficient attack with a dominant blocking performance to leave the visitors struggling to find consistency.
Norwid’s superiority was particularly evident in the first two sets. The Częstochowa side opened the match with an impressive 79% attacking efficiency in the first set, taking it 25-15 before continuing its momentum in the second, which ended 25-17. Barkom managed to respond in the third set, winning 25-22 after establishing control in the middle stages, but the hosts quickly regained their composure and closed the match with another convincing 25-15 set.
Oskar Kjerstein Madsen was named MVP after finishing as Norwid’s top scorer with 17 points to his name, including 14 in attack. Danish teammate Mads Kyed Jensen added 13 points, while Michał Grzyb and Pablo Koukartsev each contributed nine. Madsen’s attacking impact was complemented by the team’s strong performance at the net, with Norwid scoring 15 block points compared to just six for Barkom.
The hosts also recorded seven aces against four for the visitors and committed fewer service errors, 13 to 19. Lorenzo Pope led Jastrzębie Barkom with 12 points, while Adam Lorenc added 11. Despite winning the third set, Barkom was unable to sustain its resistance against a Norwid side that controlled the match in three of the four sets.
The victory was an important step for Norwid as it looks to build momentum in the early stages of the campaign. The team demonstrated that its serving, blocking and attacking systems can function effectively together, offering encouraging signs for the matches ahead.

Later in the evening, ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle and Asseco Resovia Rzeszów delivered a much more dramatic contest, with the home team emerging victorious 3-2 after a tie-break that ended 15-13. ZAKSA took the match 20:25, 25:22, 25:22, 20:25 and 15:13, securing its third consecutive league win and two valuable points.
Resovia started strongly, winning the opening set 25-20, but ZAKSA responded by taking the next two sets with identical 25-22 scores. The visitors refused to surrender, however, forcing a deciding fifth set after winning the fourth 25-20. The tie-break remained tight, but ZAKSA managed to establish an early advantage and maintained its composure in the closing stages.
Remigiusz Kapica was the outstanding performer for the hosts, finishing with 27 points, including 25 in attack. He was named MVP of the match and also received the Red Bull Super Ace award after delivering a serve recorded at 124 km/h. Thomas Pujol contributed 16 points, while Rafał Szymura added 15, helping ZAKSA maintain its offensive threat throughout the encounter.
For Resovia, Klemen Cebulj was the leading scorer with 24 points, including three aces, while Karol Butryn finished with 18. Bela Bartha added 14 points, and Mateusz Poręba was particularly effective at the net, recording five block points to lead all players in that category.
The match was not without controversy. The final rally saw Resovia players and coaching staff strongly protest the referees’ decision involving Fabian Plak. The ball made contact with Plak’s chest and subsequently with the net and his hand, with the referees interpreting the initial contact as a block under the applicable rules. The decision stood, awarding the final point to ZAKSA and bringing an intense contest to an abrupt conclusion.
Resovia also had to cope with the absence of two injured players, Artur Szalpuk and Danny Demyanenko, which further complicated the challenge for the visiting team. Despite finishing the match with 107 total points compared to ZAKSA’s 105, Resovia was unable to convert that statistical advantage into victory.
ZAKSA’s ability to finish the tie-break proved decisive. The Kędzierzyn-Koźle side demonstrated resilience after losing the first and fourth sets, while Kapica’s offensive contribution was central to the home team’s success.

The two results highlighted different qualities in the Polish league: Norwid’s efficiency and dominance at the net, and ZAKSA’s determination in a high-pressure contest. With Madsen and Kapica earning MVP recognition, both matches offered individual performances worth remembering, while ZAKSA’s third consecutive victory added further momentum to its season.
Tauron Liga will continue on Friday with two advances of Round 6: PGE Projekt Warszawa will welcome Podziemia Kredowe ChKS Chełm whileC in the evening, GKS Katowice will face NEONET Norwid Częstochowa.

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🏐| 2026/27 Tauron Liga | Kolejka 4 – Round 4

Tuesday November 3, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Energa Trefl Gdańsk – Stilon Gorzów 2-3 ( 22:25, 19:25, 25:21, 25:21, 13:15)

Wednesday November 4, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 3-1 (23:25, 25:20, 25:16, 25:20)
• 20.30 (Local Time) | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin – PGE GiEK SKRA Bełchatów 3-1 (25:27, 25:20, 26:24, 26:24)

Thursday November 5, 2026
• 20.30 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 3-2 (20:25, 25:20, 25:21, 18:25, 15:7)

Tuesday November 10, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | GKS Katowice – Podziemia Kredowe ChKS Chełm 2-3 (16:25, 23:25, 25:20, 25:19, 13:15)

👉🏼Wednesday November 11, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | NEONET Norwid Częstochowa – Jastrzębie Barkom 3-1 (25:15, 25:17, 22:25, 25:15)
• 20.30 (Local Time) | ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 3-2 (20:25, 25:22, 25:22, 20:25, 15:13)

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🏐| STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. BOGDANKA LUK Lublin 15
2. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 15
3. PGE Projekt Warszawa 12
4. PGE GiEK SKRA Bełchatów 8
5. Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 8
6. ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 7
7. Podziemia Kredowe ChKS Chełm 7
8. Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 7
9. Jastrzębie Barkom 6
10. NEONET Norwid Częstochowa 6
11. GKS Katowice 6
12. Stilon Gorzów 5
13. Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 3
14. Energa Trefl Gdańsk 3

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🏐| NEXT GAMES | Kolejka 6 – Round 6

Friday November 13, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – Podziemia Kredowe ChKS Chełm
• 20.30 (Local Time) | GKS Katowice – NEONET Norwid Częstochowa

Saturday November 14, 2026
• 15.00 (Local Time) | PGE GiEK SKRA Bełchatów – Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn
• 18.00 (Local Time) | Ślepsk Malow Suwałki – ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Stilon Gorzów

Sunday November 15, 2026
• 15.00 (Local Time) | Energa Trefl Gdańsk – Jastrzębie Barkom
• 18.00 (Local Time) | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin – Asseco Resovia Rzeszów

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