The Berlin Volleys made a successful start to the semi-finals of the German volleyball championship.
The Berlin Volleys made a successful start to the semi-finals of the German volleyball championship. The defending champion beat SVG-Lüneburg in the first game of the best-of-five play-off series on Wednesday after a tough fight with 3:1 (27:25, 25:27, 25:21, 25:21). . The second game will take place on Saturday in Lüneburg. The team that first achieves three wins will advance to the final against the winner of the second semi-final between Grizzlys Giesen and VfB Friedrichshafen (play-off score: 1-0).
Carle and Co. expect a complicated series against Lüneburg
After a bumpy playoff start, the BR Volleys have to improve in the upcoming semi-final against Lüneburg. Outside attacker Timothée Carle wants to celebrate a successful farewell before his move to the Polish top league.more
Outstanding again: Timothée Carle
In front of 5,483 spectators in the Max-Schmeling-Halle, the Frenchman Timothée Carle was the outstanding player for the Berliners. His determined attacking actions prevented the strong Lüneburg team from pulling away unassailable in the first half. Nevertheless, the guest was close to winning the set at 23:20, but was unable to take advantage of two set points a little later. An ace from Ruben Schott ultimately decided in favor of the hosts.
In the second set the situation was reversed at the end. The Berliners for their part lost a solid 24:22 lead and then missed three set points. From then on, both teams met on equal terms, although the BR Volleys gained slight advantages due to their individual class, which ultimately made the difference. Team captain Schott in particular always found the solutions to score points for the Berliners even in difficult situations.
The second meeting between the two clubs will take place on Saturday in Lüneburg.
Broadcast: rbb24, March 27, 2024, 10 p.m
