On Wednesday, Allianz MTV Stuttgart proved better and disappointed the inspired team of Mladost Zagreb in their first semi-final fixture of CEV Volleyball Cup 2022- Women. In this season, Mladost Zagreb is delivering their greatest achievement in international competitions since the club’s golden era back in the 90s.
Allianz MTV STUTTGART counted on the unstoppable Krystal Rivers and Simone A. Lee (each one of them finishing with the amazing 23 points to their names). However, the away semi-final matches are due to take place next week, so nothing is over yet for Mladost ZAGREB.
Mladost ZAGREB 1-3 Allianz MTV STUTTGART
– The first set set the tone for an exciting match ahead. Both teams went head-to-head, but with the result being 13-13 Krystal Rivers delivered powerful spikes, and Allianz MTV STUTTGART took the lead. It was the most efficient play on attack (18 winning spikes) that sealed the deal for the guests in the opener.
– Mladost Zagreb weren’t ready to give up, and tied the set score at 1-1. In the second part of the match, they improved their performance on attack (13) and seized their opportunities of the opponents’ errors (8).
– After losing some focus in the second set, the German players came back stronger in the third one. They finished with two kill blocks, one ace, and were slightly better on attack (13 to 11).
– Krystal Rivers and Simone A. Lee continued their outstanding performance in the fourth set, delivering a great show on the court.
– The happy winners celebrated with their fans, who had travelled from Stuttgart to Zagreb.
– Both Rivers and Lee finished with 23 points each. For the hosts, Martina Samadan scored 17.
– Statistically, Allianz MTV Stuttgard outclassed their opponents in the different elements – 61 to 46 winning spikes, 11 to seven blocks, four to three aces.
