In the 4th round of the PlusLiga, reigning Polish champions Jastrzębski Węgiel defeated PGE Projekt Warszawa 3-1 in a thrilling home match. Despite putting up a strong fight and taking the second set, the Warsaw team was unable to maintain momentum, marking their first loss of the season. The match ended with set scores of 25:19, 21:25, 25:14, and 25:20, with standout performances from Jastrzębski’s Tomasz Fornal and Benjamin Toniutti leading the charge.
Strong Start for Jastrzębski
Jastrzębski Węgiel started the match on the front foot, taking control of the first set with a commanding 25:19 victory. Their well-coordinated play, led by setter Benjamin Toniutti and outside hitter Tomasz Fornal, set the tone early on. PGE Projekt struggled to find their rhythm in the opener but regrouped for the next phase of the match.
PGE Projekt Warszawa Fights Back, but Jastrzębski Holds Strong
The second set saw a determined PGE Projekt side respond with better serving and stronger attacks, managing to claim the set 25:21. However, Jastrzębski Węgiel quickly regained control in the third set with a dominant 25:14 win, taking advantage of mistakes by the visitors. Despite a late push from Warszawa, Jastrzębski sealed the match in the fourth set with a 25:20 scoreline.
First Loss for PGE Projekt This Season
This defeat marked PGE Projekt Warszawa’s first loss in the 2023/2024 PlusLiga season. Jastrzębski Węgiel, on the other hand, continued their excellent form as defending champions. For PGE Projekt, players like Bartłomiej Bołądź and Tobias Brand showed promise, but the team will look to bounce back in their next match.
