Indykpol AZS Olsztyn’s search for their first victory of the season continues after a 1-3 loss to ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle. Despite a strong crowd in their home arena, Olsztyn’s players struggled to maintain consistency throughout the match. ZAKSA’s Mateusz Rećko was named MVP after a standout performance, scoring 26 points.
A Glimmer of Hope in the Second Set
The match began evenly, with both teams tied at 8:8, but ZAKSA capitalized on Olsztyn’s errors to win the first set 25:17. Olsztyn responded well in the second set, fueled by the effective serving of Manuel Armoy, to clinch the set 27:25, evening the score. However, ZAKSA regained control in the third set, taking it 25:20.
Olsztyn Struggles to Hold the Lead
In the fourth set, Olsztyn looked poised to force a tie-break, leading 15:9, but ZAKSA mounted a comeback to win 25:21 and seal the match. Nicolas Szerszeń led Olsztyn with 15 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the determined visitors.
Next Challenge for Olsztyn
Olsztyn’s Jakub Majchrzak reflected on the team’s inconsistent play, emphasizing the need to improve their overall game. Their next opportunity for a win will come in a home match against PSG Stal Nysa on Sunday.
