The Tukan Iwiny–Sobieski Oława match took place on Saturday, 29 October, in Tomaszów Bolesławiecki (Warta Bolesławiecka commune). Both teams took to the court highly focused. The beginning of the first set was very even, with the teams trading points. The exchange was interrupted by the players from Oława, who scored three consecutive points. The hosts quickly made up the deficit, levelling the score at 7–7. Soon, however, the Sobieski players again held a three-point lead. The Iwiny team had to chase their opponents several more times during the set. Finally, with the visitors leading 15–12, Tukan scored seven points in a row and took the lead for the first time. As it turned out, they did not relinquish it for the remainder of the set, winning it 25–20.
The Iwiny team started the second set better, quickly taking a three-point lead at 4–1. Tukan then scored four more points. The Oława players did not give up, however. Several successful attacks from the wings and an effective block allowed them to reduce the deficit to just one point. Nevertheless, reception errors meant that the hosts quickly extended their advantage to six points at 17–11. Ultimately, the Oława team lost 16–25.
In the next and decisive set, Tukan’s players continued to maintain their momentum. Several successful attacks and errors by their opponents allowed the Iwiny team to take a quick 9–3 lead. The players from Oława appeared to have already accepted defeat. Although the Sobieski team recovered several points late in the set, they were no longer able to turn the match around. Tukan won the set 25–18 and the entire match 3–0.
(information: Agata Kubuś/ii)