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Jakarta Popsivo Polwan clinched the bronze medal in the 2026 Proliga women’s volleyball season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Jakarta Electric PLN Mobile in the decisive second leg of the third-place playoffs. The match, held at GOR Amongrogo in Yogyakarta on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, saw Popsivo Polwan overcome a two-set deficit to win 19-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-16, 15-8.
The triumph marked a stunning turnaround for the Polri-affiliated club, which had dropped the first and third sets before rallying in the fourth and dominating the fifth. Foreign players Malwina Smarzek and Yonkaira Pena were instrumental in the comeback, delivering crucial points during pivotal moments to stabilize the team after falling behind.
Electric PLN Mobile began strongly, leveraging the firepower of Neriman Ozsoy and Kara Bajema to take an early 11-7 lead in the opening set and extend it to 15-8. However, Popsivo Polwan adjusted their strategy, with libero Sania Clarisa crediting seamless tactical execution for enabling the team to regain control.
Head coach Darko Dobriskov praised his squad’s mental resilience, stating he only asked players to perform with full power. The victory in the second leg followed a commanding 3-0 sweep (25-20, 25-22, 25-21) in the first leg on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the same venue, which had positioned Popsivo Polwan to claim third place with just one more win.
The combined results secured Jakarta Popsivo Polwan’s finish in third place for the 2026 Proliga women’s sector, cementing their podium finish after a dramatic playoff series against their Jakarta-based rivals.
As the 2026 Proliga season concludes, teams will now turn their focus toward offseason preparations and upcoming international competitions. Fans can follow official updates from the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) for announcements regarding next season’s schedule and player movements.
