Uralochka-NTMK vs. Dynamo-Metar | HIGHLIGHTS | 22 Round | SuperLeague 2025-2026

Описание: Today, the stands of DIVS were not only competitive on the court, but also on the stands. Dynamo-Metar arrived in Yekaterinburg with a battle force of Chelyabinsk fans, who were fully supporting their team. And it worked. The Chelyabinsk team started the first set with a strong performance, using a well-organized block, sharp attacks from Anastasia Stalnaya and Valeria Ivankovich, and a positive emotional state. However, the hosts did not fare as well. The Uralochka-NTMK game today was different from the other 10 matches, where they confidently outperformed their opponents. While the Uralochki were searching for a target in their attack, they excelled in blocking. However, they struggled with their reception and serve, making more mistakes than usual. Despite this, they managed to withstand the fierce pressure from Chelyabinsk and maintain a 9-9 score.Mikhail Karpol's team took the lead, but Dynamo-Metar immediately took control of the situation and scored break points – 16:16. The end of the match was a blur for the Ural team. A series of mistakes in attack and defense allowed Chelyabinsk to gain an advantage of +3 – 21:18. Elizaveta Protopopova, who was replaced by Elizaveta Pavlova by the Ural coaching staff, struggled with her game. However, Elizaveta Pavlova successfully executed an attack from the first pass. The visitors gained momentum and quickly reached their set point. The Ural players tried to win the game, but Dynamo won the set 25-23.

As part of Dynamo-Metar, Anastasia Kudryashova and Anastasia Stalnaya were on fire. Today, the hosts had gaps in their defense, and their formidable weapon, Elizaveta Fitisova, was not working in the attack, and their superblock was also missing. However, it was too early to throw in the towel. The Ural players were effectively breaking through the Chelyabinsk defense and block. They were leading by a narrow margin, with a score of 16:14. The hosts managed to control the attack at the end of the set. In turn, the Metar players started making mistakes, which allowed Uralochka-NTMK to get closer to victory with a score of 21:19. However, this did not stop Dynamo-Metar, and the rivals tied the score at 22:22. The hosts decided to have the last word: in the decisive moment, Protopopova hit an ace, and Valeria Ivankovich from Chelyabinsk hit an out. Uralochka-NTMK won the match with a score of 25:23.

The Ural players slowly began to recover and regain stability in their game. At times, it was difficult. Dynamo-Metar came to Yekaterinburg to fight, and they demonstrated this in every play, playing aggressively in attack and fighting for every ball in defense. Uralochka-NTMK's reception was weak, and there were misunderstandings between players on the field, resulting in the ball not reaching the opponent's side. Alexey Deshin's volleyball players took matters into their own hands again and took the lead, subsequently strengthening their advantage – 17:14. At the same time, the hosts did not give up and, with their determination, reduced the gap – 18:21. The third set ended tragically for Uralochka-NTMK. In one of the plays, while saving the ball in defense, the outside hitter Branka Tica hit her head on a billboard, resulting in a cut.Branca was unable to play the rest of the match, and her participation in the upcoming match against Lokomotiv remains uncertain. Olga Zvereva took her place on the court, but the team was thrown off balance. Branca's demoralized state prevented her from contributing further, and Dinamo-Metar secured a 25-19 victory.

After the loss of Branca Tica, Uralochka-NTMK faced challenges not only from their opponents but also from themselves. During the game, the Sverdlovsk players became more active and focused, gaining momentum. Fitisova caught a wave and conducted a series of successful attacks. Nina Kasatkina used force in the same element, which resulted in points. As the Sverdlovsk team fought for Branka, they worked as a unified mechanism, gaining a +7-point lead – 16:9. However, Chelyabinsk lost its focus on the receiving end, and their attackers increasingly encountered the Ural players' blocks – 14:20.

The tension reached its peak. Every play was very costly for the teams. The fifth set was also a close and heated battle. Olga Vaganova came on for the Ural team, and the game changed. She scored skillfully and also made an important ace. The Metar team played more through the edges, where Angelina Dementyeva and Valeria Ivankovich scored reliably. When the teams changed sides, Uralochka-NTMK was leading 8:5. The hosts could not be stopped. They prevented the Chelyabinsk team from taking the lead and won the difficult match 15-8.

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