Beroe 2016 equalized the quarterfinal series against CSKA, after decisively winning 3:0 (26:24, 25:20, 25:17) in Stara Zagora. Thus, the team from Stara Zagora restored parity in the playoff clash and sent the decider to a third match, which will be played in Sofia.

The match started with significant intrigue already in the first set. The guests from CSKA dictated the pace for a long time and maintained a 4-5 point lead, but in the decisive moments, the hosts showed stronger mentality. Beroe 2016 managed to turn the tide at the end, with better attack efficiency and a stronger serve proving crucial.

The second set was relatively even, but even in it, the Stara Zagora team found a way to strike at the right time. After taking an early lead, the hosts did not allow the "Reds" to make a comeback and confidently closed the set at 25:20.

The third set became a complete opposite of the first, but this time with roles reversed. Beroe 2016 imposed total dominance right from the start, accumulated an impressive 16:5 lead and left no doubt until the end who would achieve success. Without undue pressure, the hosts finished the match with a 25:17 score and deservedly remained in the battle for a place in the semifinals.

The top scorer for the winners was Velizar Chernokozhev with 14 points, finishing with a +6 efficiency, 2 blocks, and 36% attack success rate. Martin Mechkarov added 12 points, and Jesse Gennasi also contributed 12 points to the victory.

In the CSKA squad, no one managed to reach a double-digit point tally. The top scorer for the "Army Men" was center Teodor Todorov with 7 points.

Team Statistics

Beroe 2016 won the match primarily with a more solid performance at the net and greater efficiency in attack. The 12 percent difference in attack and better reception clearly show why the hosts controlled the course of play in key moments. CSKA was close in some elements but failed to find consistency in offense, which tipped the scales in favor of the Stara Zagora team.