The Berlin Volleys are in the final of the German Volleyball Championship. At the United Volleys Frankfurt, the defending champion prevailed 3:1 (29:27, 23:25, 26:24, 25:21) after an exciting exchange of blows. The capital club thus ended the playoff semi-final series best of five prematurely with 3:1 victories.
The game in the ball sports hall in Frankfurt was largely at eye level. The guests needed five set balls in the first round before substitute Matthew West scored the crucial point with a sophisticated float serve. However, the narrow loss of a set took away neither the self-confidence nor the mood to play for the Hessians.
With the Berliners left Benjamin Patch miss the usual penetrating power on the diagonal position. Marek Sotola, who came on for him early on, initially had problems scoring against strong defenders from Frankfurt. Even when the BR Volleys had taken a 22:18 lead in the third round after a successful attack by Jeffrey Jendryk, they got themselves into trouble again after a series of 1:5 points. A block from Sotola ultimately ensured the 2-1 set lead.
The final section was also tight. The hosts lost their way after a 21:20 lead. Under the serve of the strong Frenchman Timothy Carle the BR Volleys made the victory and the entry into the final perfect.
In the finals, the BR Volleys meet VfB Friedrichshafen for the ninth time in a row.
