Veni Antov finished with 14 points in Tourcoing's home loss to Plessis-Robinson by 1:3 (25:23, 19:25, 21:25, 18:25) in a French league match played in front of 1544 spectators at "Pierre Dumortier" hall.
The Bulgarian concluded the match with a utility of +3, recorded 1 ace, and finished with 37% attack efficiency. Despite his strong contribution, Tourcoing failed to hold onto their lead after winning the first set and allowed a comeback.
The guests from Plessis-Robinson showed more stable play in the next three sets and achieved a valuable success, which moved them up to 7th place with 36 points. Tourcoing remains 3rd with 50 points.
In the last round before the end of the regular season, on March 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM, Tourcoing will visit Narbonne.
Team statistics
| Indicator | Tourcoing | Plessis-Robinson |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 52% (49/94) | 44% (48/108) |
| Attack efficiency | 38% | 26% |
| Positive reception | 52% | 61% |
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Service errors | 17 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 6 |
The figures show that Tourcoing was more effective in attack, on serve, and in blocking, but Plessis-Robinson compensated with better reception and greater resilience in rallies. It was precisely the stability in key moments that tipped the scales in favor of the visitors, who, after losing the first set, managed to control the rhythm of the match.
