The defending champion is leading 1-0 in the “best-of-three series” and can make it through to the next round with another win on Saturday in Hesse. But if the seventh-placed teammate wins his home game, there will be a decisive third duel next Wednesday in Dresden.
Dresden dictates what happens
After the difficult weeks with several corona outbreaks in the team, the second in the preliminary round was brilliantly prepared. In front of 1,714 spectators, the hostesses dictated what was happening on the field from the start with powerful serves, variable attacks and a well-adjusted block and field defense.
Decision with the second match point
In both the first and second set, the players around captain Jennifer Janiska were able to develop a clear lead that they couldn’t give up. In the third period, the game of the Elbe city women, who had lost twice against Wiesbaden in the preliminary round, went like clockwork. They were superior to the Hessians in all elements and were able to convert the second match point after 71 minutes.
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Source: MDR