Levski Sofia made the decisive step towards the next phase in efbet Super Volley, after overcoming the serious challenge of Montana with 3:2 (25:22, 21:25, 25:14, 20:25, 15:11) as a guest. The match offered a full dose of tension and comebacks, and the champions showed character in the key moments.
The clash followed the typical scenario of a balanced playoff – alternating strong periods from both sides. The guests took control in the first set, but the hosts quickly restored the balance. The most convincing part for the "Blues" came in the third set, when their attack functioned almost flawlessly. Montana, however, did not give up and brought the intrigue back, taking the match to a tie-break.
It was there that Levski's experience made the difference. Todor Skrimov's service run proved decisive, creating a lead that the hosts could not close by the end.
Thus, the capital's team concludes the series without the need for a third match and is already among the top four. In the next stage, Nikolay Zhelyazkov's squad will meet one of CSKA and Beroe, with the series being in the classic playoff format of three wins, with home advantage for the "Blues", and the first match is on April 2.
Montana, despite its dignified performance in this match, concludes its participation in the championship, having failed to capitalize on its good moments in the decisive phases.
Individually, Todor Skrimov was above all, scoring 23 points, including an impressive 6 aces, and played a key role in the tie-break. He received strong support from Yulian Vazig with 21 points, while Svetoslav Gotsev and Lazar Buchkov provided stability in the middle with 12 points each. Gordan Lyutskanov also passed the double-digit mark with 11 points.
For Montana, Aleksandar Mitkov was the top scorer with 25 points, leading his team for most of the match, while Pavel Dushkov added 10 points.
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Montana | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks | 10 | 10 |
| Attack Points | 55 | 62 |
| Attack Efficiency | 46% | 53% |
| Positive Reception | 35% | 44% |
| Aces | 6 | 11 |
| Points from Opponent Errors | 26 | 23 |
| Service Errors | 10 | 17 |
Levski has a clear advantage in attack and serving, which compensates for the higher number of service errors. Montana maintains balance in blocking and earns more points from opponent errors, but lower attack efficiency and weaker reception prove decisive in key moments.
