Leningradka vs. Dynamo MSK | FINAL | Highlights | Russian Ahvlediani's Cup

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The decisive game for the Russian Cup among women's teams in memory of Givi Akhvlediani was held at the Sports Complex of the St. Petersburg State Maritime Technical University (SPbGMTU). The "Blue and White" managed to defend their last year's title, won in Tula. And now it was the 31st draw of the national women's Cup.
At the start of the match, the "blue and white" take the lead - 2:6. The Muscovites dominate, playing accurately and steadily, acting perfectly in the serving area, the advantage of the guests increases, reaching eight points. The Yellow-blacks are trying to establish team interactions: Irina Koroleva scores powerfully and puts three spectacular "kill blocks", Valeria Romanova delivers through the nose, the gap is narrowing - 9:12. Dynamovki respond with confident play in attack and on the block, time after time the central blockers Victoria Pushina and Ekaterina Evdokimova are effective (13:21). Leningradka Yulia Kutyukova, who entered the court, is noted not only for her excellent reception, but also for her defense, and the finishing player earns a point in attack. At the end of the first set, Konstantin Ushakov's wards continue to show a high level, finishing the game in their favor – 17:25.
The debut of the second set remains for the Muscovites – 2:6. Once again, Yulia Kutyukova shines in the wild bees, who is not only stable on the net time after time, but also picks up crazy balls in defense, forcing the attacking opponents to act more variably in attack. Despite all the efforts of the St. Petersburg women, the "blue and white" continue to maintain an advantage in the score (11:14). The wards of Alexander Kashin begin to play more disciplined, making a minimum of mistakes: Daria Malygina does not let down on the passing ball, Anastasia Chernova scores two of the most difficult goals, the score is equal – 17:17. The teams exchange powerful blows, crazy saves in defense and spectacular blocks. In the end, the Dynamos gain momentum and win the second game – 20:25.
At the beginning of the third set, Dynamo were in the lead – 2:7. Konstantin Ushakov's wards play clearly and accurately, and the wild bees, in turn, are not always accurate in attack. The advantage of the guests increases, reaching eight points. Leningradka Irina Koroleva Flips on the grid: puts a "kill block" and then scores at the first pace, giving hope to St. Petersburg fans, the gap is narrowing (9:12).
The "yellow-blacks" do not give up, trying to find their rhythm of the game, their efforts pay off, the team from St. Petersburg is marked with two blocks, and Valeria Romanova, who replaced Anastasia Garelik diagonally, is twice accurate from the second zone - 15:15. Muscovites, feeling threatened, earn two–point advantage, but a great game from St. Petersburg Julia Kutyukova and Anastasia Chernova are stopped by the entire pressure of the capital's team, the score is equal again – 18:18. At the end of the third game, there is a stubborn struggle, the teams are fighting for every ball. Dynamovki are great on the block, earning three points in this element, celebrating the victory in the set and the match and winning the Russian Cup – 21:25.
The most productive players in the Leningrad team were Anastasia Chernova and Yulia Kutyukova, who earned 10 points each. Irina Koroleva scored 4 blocks. Irina Kapustina scored 17 points for Moscow.

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