Miguel Tavares Rodrigues sealed the win for Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie in their Champions League semifinal against Jastrzębski Węgiel, with the Polish team triumphing 3-2. The match, which lasted 2 hours and 24 minutes, saw Zawiercie come from behind to win with sets of 19-25, 18-25, 25-20, 25-19, and 22-20.
The Portuguese international’s decisive point came after Jastrzebski fought back from two match points in the final set. Zawiercie’s victory marked their first-ever Champions League final appearance, ending Jastrzebski’s two-year reign as finalists.
Zawiercie will now face Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia in the final on Sunday. Perugia secured their spot with a 3-0 win over Halkbank Ankara on Friday, with sets of 25-23, 25-23, and 25-22.
CEV CL M – What a comeback!
Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie stuns Jastrzębski Węgiel 3:2 to reach their first-ever CEV Champions League final!
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The Road to the Final
The semifinals saw intense competition between top teams. Zawiercie’s win over Jastrzebski was a testament to their resilience, while Perugia’s dominant performance against Halkbank Ankara showcased their strength.
Perugia’s victory was marked by consistent play, with no set going beyond 25-23. Their ability to maintain pressure and capitalize on Halkbank’s mistakes secured their spot in the final.
The stage is now set for an exciting final match between Zawiercie and Perugia. Fans can expect a thrilling contest between two top teams vying for the Champions League title.