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Strumica Nikob and Rabotnicki Skopje continued their supremacy in Macedonian club volleyball

by Press 28/03/2023
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Things do not change easily in Macedonian volleyball, at least when it comes to Cup winners. Strumica Nikob has earned the men’s trophy sixth time in a row, and the women’s trophy decorated the showcases of Rabotnicki Skopje for the third time in the last four seasons.

Following the positive experience from last year in Kavadarci, the MKD Volleyball Federation decided to re-organize a double final-four tournament with the participation of eight teams in both competitions. This time, the co-organizer of the tournament was the city of Radovish, which does not have a first league volleyball club, but the attendance at the final matches showed the desire of sports fans to watch exciting matches.

The volleyball players of Strumica Nikob confirmed their dominance in Macedonian volleyball by winning the 18th trophy in total, ninth in the Cup competition. The experienced team of the Macedonian champion with national team members Milev, Richliev, Nakov, Alexov, as well as the international player Colombian Joan Jaraba, in the semi-finals defeated the University of Tetovo in three sets, and in the final was better than GOK Borec, also with a clear victory with 3-0. In the woman’s competition, Rabotnicki Skopje took the first step towards defending the double crown from last season, first with a successful performance against last year’s cup-winner Janta Volley with 3-0, and then in the final against Nakovski Volley after four played sets. Jonuzi, Batalakovska, Stojanova and all others once again showed that they are the best team in the current season so far.

“We spent three successful days in Radovish, wanting to promote volleyball in a city without a first league team, just like we did in Kavadarci last year. This is a significant year for Macedonian volleyball, so this tournament was, in a way, an announcement of what is to come with the national teams that will play in the CEV European League, and then for the event that will be the highlight for all of us, which is the co-organization of CEV Eurovolley 2023 Men. That’s why I thank everyone, the Mayor Aco Ristov and everyone who was involved in the organization of the tournament in Radovish, as well as our media partner Macedonian Radio and Television, which broadcast all the matches”, says Secretary General Zoran Karanović.

Now it’s time for the league play-offs, and then the volleyball spectacle with the national teams will follow. For every member on Team MKD, this should be a period for pride and hopefully glory, but for sure period to remember.

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Fenerbahce and Eczacibasi in #CLVolleyW semis

by Press 24/03/2023
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The last two spots in the CEV Champions League Volley 2023 – Women were at stake on Thursday evening. Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul secured a ticket to the last 4 after a hard-fought win over Developres Rzeszów. The team from Poland impressed with their game, but it was not enough against the team powered by Serbian duo Maja Ognjenovic and Tijana Boskovic. The last quarterfinal was a crème de la crème. Unbelievable serving performance from Arina Fedorovtseva was a driving force for Fenerbahce, who won two first sets and eliminated a pre-favourite A.Carraro Imoco Conegliano.

Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul – Developres Rzeszów 3-2 (20-25, 25-19, 24-26, 25-21, 15-8)

Eczacibasi had to win two sets only to book a spot in the semifinals, as they won the first duel 3-1. Many thought that it would be an easy job for the hosts, but Developres set the bar very high. The game started perfectly for the visiting team, who opened it with 3-0 lead and improved it further to 7-1, mainly thanks to Ann Kalandadze’s efforts. But it was Gabriela Orvosova who shone bright on the court. Developres’ opposite was unstoppable (8 points in 1st set), helping her team to maintain the gap 17-8. The team around Stephan Antiga played smart, pushing Eczacibasi to defense. Entering the decisive part of the set the hosts shortened the distance to two points (19-17), but only for a while, as the team from Rzeszów closed the opener 25-20.

Eczacibasi returned to the court determined to banish memories from the first set. The hosts opened it with a 7-4 lead. Developres didn’t give up and tied at 10-10. However, Eczacibasi showed their experience and team spirit, quickly jumping to 19-14. The club from Istanbul played almost flawlessly (only 3 errors). Led by Serbian duo Maja Ognjenovic and Tijana Boskovic (7 points), they closed the set 25-19.

The third set was a do-or-die for Developres. It looked that Eczacibasi would win this part easily as they led 10-6 and 17-14, playing great in block (7 stuffs) and having another spectacular performance from Tijana Boskovic (9 points). But then, coach Antiga decided to let in on the court Weronika Szlagowska (4 points). She brought a fresh energy and with her on service line, Developres shortened the distance to one point at 18-17. And after a hard battle they tied at 21-21! Going point-by-point, the visiting team prevailed 26-24 after Anna Obiała’s attack. Orvosova was the best scorer of Rzeszów in this set – 7 points.

A fierce battle continued. Players from both sides exchanged powerful hits over the net and neither of them were able to get any advantage up until 13-13. Then, Eczacibasi showed the strength of their block and scored five consecutive points (18-13). Rzeszów tried to fight back, but with a very solid performance from Natalia Voronkova (6 points), Eczacibasi closed the set 25-21 and earned a ticket to semifinals.

Both coaches decided to modify a bit their line-ups for a tie-break, which was eventually easily won by Eczacibasi, who totally controlled the situation on the court. The match was closed by Tijana Boskovic, who was named MVP of this match. The Serbian opposite tallied 30 points (25 attacks, 4 blocks, 1 ace) and recorded 48% in attack.

A.Carraro Imoco Conegliano – Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul 3-2 (23-25, 15-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-13)

A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano, the SuperFinalists of the last three editions of the Champions League and the reigning club world champions had back against the wall after losing in the first encounter 0-3. It was a big advantage for Fenerbahce, who opened perfectly also the re-match in Palaverde Villorba Treviso. The team around Zoran Terzić took an 8-1 lead with Arina Fedorovtseva (8 points in the first set) on service line, including her 4 consecutive aces! Step by step Conegliano was making up the gap scoring six points in a row from 14-8 to 14-12, thanks to Haak (7 points) and Sarah Fahr (4 points). The game was extremely intense. Fenerbahce was staying ahead (20-16), but Conegliano kept pushing and shortened the distance to one point at 23-22, but Fenerbahce won the set 25-23 after Ana Cristina’s attack (7 points in the opener).

Sparked by the local fans, Conegliano opened the second set with a 3-0 lead. But at 5-3 Fedorovtseva went to the service line and like in the opener it was an unbelievable serving run. Even if she didn’t score so many aces (only 3 in this run), her team won ten points in a row (13-5)! They kept improving the score reaching a nine-point lead at 19-10, having three power guns Fedorovtseva (5 points), Melissa Vargas (5) and Ana Cristina (6). Conegliano couldn’t find an answer and Fenerbahce sealed the deal, closing the set 25-15 and booking the spot in semi finals.

Zoran Terzić decided to apply some changes to his roster, but his team still showed a high-quality game. With solid performances from Ana Cristina and Anna Lazerva, Fenerbahce led 19-16. But after a time-out called by Daniele Santarelli, Imoco Conegliano levelled up the score and seized the opportunity to win the set.

Conegliano was motivated to at least win the game. The set was balanced until 17-17, then Plummer gave a sign to run away with the score. Robinson Cook recorded 100% success in attack, finishing 5 out of 5, including the set point.

Both teams were motivated to win a tie-break. Even though Fenerbahce led 6-3, they struggled a lot in receptions (only 9%), thus Conegliano with great team efforts made it up and closed the game in their favour.

Arina Fedorovtseva was named the MVP after her spectacular performance in the first two sets. She had 13 points to her name, including 8 aces. Ana Cristina topped the scorers chart with 29 points, once Isabelle Haak with 24 points was a top scorer of Conegliano.

In the semifinal Fenerbahce will take on their domestic rivals and the regining champions VakifBank Istanbul.

“I’m super happy with this win and I’m proud of my team for these two games against a great opponent. Let’s enjoy this important success, but that’s not all, now the focus of the team is on the semi-final which will be another top-level challenge”, said Arina Fedorovtseva MVP and player of Fenerbahce Istanbul.

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Alba Blaj win all-Romanian semifinal to play for #CEVCupW trophy

by Press 24/03/2023
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Volleyball fans could enjoy an all-Romanian semifinal in the CEV Volleyball Cup 2023 – Women. In the decisive game CS Volei Alba Blaj prevailed 3-1 over C.S.M.Targoviste and will play for the trophy with Savino Del Bene Scandicci.

CS Volei Alba Blaj – C.S.M. Targoviste 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 19-25, 25-20)

CS Volei Alba Blaj defeated C.S.M. Targoviste in straight sets in their first battle a week ago and were determined to on their mission in front of the home crowd at Sala Sporturilor TIRGU MURES. But also the players from Targoviste were extremely motivated to fight for a spot in the final. Thus, they battled it out through four exciting sets.

The teams know each other very well from the domestic league, so the encounter was pretty balanced in all components. Blaj was slightly better in block (10-8) and the biggest difference in this element was made by Jovana Kocić who recorded 5 blocking stuffs. She added to it also 6 successful attacks and with 11 points to her name was awarded MVP title. C.S.M. Targoviste impressed with their performance from service line – 7 aces (Denisa Ionescu and Maria Matei served 3 apiece), but they committed far more own mistakes (22-15) and it’s safe to say that these errors had a significant impact on the result.

On Blaj’s side Gergana Dimitrova tallied 14 points, once Didona Zadrojnai from Targoviste was the best scorer of the match with 16 points.

The final between CS Volei Alba Blaj and Savino Del Bene Scandicci will determine the winner of the #CEVCupW 2023.

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First ever Balkan Championship in Snow volleyball held in Bulgaria

by Press 20/03/2023
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Bulgaria (men) and Turkiye (women) are winners of first ever Snow Volleyball Balkan Championship which was held in Rhodopes – on Mount Perelik (Bulgaria) from 17th until 19th of March.

In women’s competition, Turkiye’s favorites, Merve Celebi, Petek Civan, Seray Gurle and Simge Yalcin, played up to expectations and grabbed the first Balkan gold in snow volleyball. They defeated Romania 2:1 (15:10, 12:15, 15:11) in the ladies’ final.

In the bronze match, Bulgaria (1) defeated Bulgaria (2) 2:0 (15:13, 15:8) and won the first ever international medal for Bulgaria.

Earlier in the semifinals, Turkiye defeated Bulgaria (1) 2:0 (15:8, 16:14), and Romania beat Bulgaria (2)  2:0 (15:12, 15:11).

In men’s competitions, golden medal won Bulgaria (1) National team – Vilian Hadzhiev, Georgi Fisinski and Nikola Lazarov.

In the semifinal, Bulgaria (1) defeated Bulgaria (2) by 2:1 (11:15, 15:11, 15:6), then in a spectacular final, they also achieved a turn against Romania and won gold after 2:1 (9:15, 15:11. 15:13).

Previously, the Romanians surprised Turkiye with 2:1 (12:15, 15:11, 15:11) in the second semifinal. Turkiye took bronze 2:1 (15:9, 9:15, 15:8) over Bulgaria (2).

Balkan Snow Volleyball Championship 2023 – Perelik (Bulgaria)

RANKING:

Men:

 Bulgaria (1): Vilian Hadzhiev, Georgi Fisinski, Nikola Lazarov

Romania: Bogdan Mehedinteanu, Bogdan Ioan Moroldo, Stefan Anton Valentin

 Turkiye: Ahmet Can Tur, Batuhan Kuru, Bilal Tanraverdi, Sacit Kurt

Bulgaria (2): Aleks Ushev, Anton Fisinski, Nikola Nikolov

Women:

Turkiye: Merve Celebi, Petek Civan, Seray Gurle, Simge Yalcin

Romania: Briana Fekete, Miu Ioana Andrea, Sorina Ioana Hododi, Bacsis Roxana Denisa

Bulgaria (1): Veselina Kotseva, Elizabet Kasadzhikova, Iva Barganska

Bulgaria (2): Velislava Petrova, Gergana Kinova, Kristina Karadzova

RESULTS:

Men:

18th, March
1st round: Bulgaria (2) –  Turkiye 0:2 (11:15, 8:15)
1st round: Bulgaria (1) – Romania 2:0 (15:11, 15:7)

19th, March
Semifinal (1): Turkiye – Romania 1:2 (15:12, 11:15,11:15)
Semifinal (2): Bulgaria (1)-  Bulgaria 2:1 (11:15, 15:11, 15:6)
3rd place match: Bulgaria (2) – Turkiye 1:2 (9:15, 15:9, 8:15)
Final: Bulgaria (1)- Romania 2:1 (9:15, 15:11, 15:13)

Women:

18th, March
1st round: Bulgaria (2) – Turkiye 0:2 (5:15, 10:15)
1st round: Bulgaria (1) – Romania 0:2 (5:15, 7:15)
Semifinal (1): Bulgaria (1) – Turkey 0:2 (8:15, 14:16)
Semifinal (2):  Bulgaria (2) – Romania 0:2 (11:15, 12:15)
3rd place match: Bulgaria (1) – Bulgaria 2:0 (15:13, 15:8)
Final: Turkiye -Romania 2:1 (15:10, 12:15, 15:11)

PHOTOS: Blagovest Ruskov (Bulgaria)

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