Projekt Warszawa Stuns Trentino in Golden Set Thriller to Reach Champions League Quarterfinals
PGE Projekt Warszawa executed a remarkable turnaround, eliminating Italian champions Itas Trentino in a gripping 168-minute playoff showdown to secure a spot in the CEV Champions League quarterfinals. The Polish team clinched the second leg with a 3-2 victory (25-23, 19-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-12) and then sealed their progression with a decisive 15-11 win in the Golden Set. Projekt Warszawa is now set for an all-Polish quarterfinal clash against Bogdanka LUK Lublin.
Match Overview
Itas Trentino (ITA) vs PGE Projekt Warszawa (POL)
- Set Score: 2-3 (23-25, 25-19, 25-19, 21-25, 12-15)
- Golden Set: 11-15
The match saw Itas Trentino initially gain momentum, winning the second and third sets 25-19, 25-19, putting them on the brink of qualification. However, PGE Projekt Warszawa mounted a fierce comeback, taking the fourth set 25-21 to force a tie-break. The Polish team then displayed remarkable composure to win the fifth set 15-12, pushing the intense battle into a Golden Set. Despite Trentino establishing an early 7-4 lead in the Golden Set, Warszawa orchestrated another impressive rally, ultimately securing a 15-11 victory to complete their stunning upset.
Top Scorers
Itas Trentino
- Théo Faure – 34 points
- Daniele Lavia – 20 points
- Ramon Ferragut – 16 points
Théo Faure finished as the match's top scorer with an impressive 34 points, bringing his total to 56 points across both playoff legs.
PGE Projekt Warszawa
- Bartosz Gomulka – 24 points
- Bartosz Bednorz – 16 points
- Kevin Tillie – 15 points
- Yurii Semeniuk – 15 points (including 5 blocks)
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