Zarechhye-Odintsovo vs. Lokomotiv | HIGHLIGHTS | 7 Round | SuperLeague 2025-2026

The main news that came on the eve of the match was the addition of Irina Voronkova, a middle blocker, to Lokomotiv's roster, as she prepares for the start of the volleyball season in China. The battle between the teams was spectacular and intense from the very first minutes.

With each game, the host team's captain, Olga Biryukova, is gaining form, and she was effective in the opening sets of the first game. It's worth noting that both teams had difficulties with their reception, with many passing balls and heavy attacks. In the middle of the game, the Zarechenki showcased their signature blocking skills, and Andrey Voronkov took a timeout to cover Anastasia Kapralova, leading to a 15-12 score. After the coaching break, the guests confidently executed the following sets and managed to take the lead, resulting in a 17-16 score. At the end of the match, on the serves of Yulia Brovkina, and after she scored a passing ball, the hosts earned several set points at once – 24:21. However, this did not bother Lokomotiv at all, the guests continued to fight for victory in the opening set – 24:24. In a bright, emotional ending, when it seemed that the initiative had finally passed to the railway workers, the Zarechenki managed to squeeze out their rivals – 29:27.

The second set continued in the same bright manner. Irina Voronkova served well for the guests – 4:0. But soon the game leveled out and a stubborn struggle again began – 4:4. The teams clung to each other, not letting go a single step, not weakening the pressure. At the score of 18:18, the guests were able to take two subsequent plays – 20:18. It seemed that in this game Lokomotiv had a little more chance – 22:19. Bogumila Byarda scored important goals for Zarechye, whose attacks put the hosts in the lead – 23:22. In the fiery ending, the scales tipped in Zarechye's favor again, and team captain Olga Biryukova scored three consecutive goals – 29:27.

In the third set, Zarechye-Odintsovo confidently took the lead – 10:5. The Zarechye players dominated, while the guests' attack efficiency decreased. In the middle of the game, Yulia Brovkina blocked several attacks by Lokomotiv players – 16:8. The guests were unable to break the scoring drought – 18:11. However, the Lokomotiv players found the strength to launch a final assault. Kisa's attacks began, and the hosts' advantage was almost gone – 18:16. It was still unclear who would emerge victorious in this game – 21:21. The teams alternated in the lead. However, Zarechye-Odintsovo was unable to contain Lokomotiv's snipers, despite the goals scored by Byarda and Biryukova. With such an advantage during the game, it was particularly disappointing for Zarechye-Odintsovo to lose in the final minutes – 27:29.

The fourth set began under the dictation of the guests – 7:3. After a time-out by Konstantin Ushakov, the team from the Moscow region began to reduce the gap – 7:8. The pursuit of the hosts was successful towards the end of the game, when, after an ace by Eva Pavlovich Mori, the Zarechenki were able to take the lead – 18:15. However, the score soon became equal again – 20:20. Once again, the fans witnessed an emotional ending that brought the entire hall to its feet. Zarechye-Odintsovo had matchballs, and Lokomotiv had setballs. The game was decided by Zarechye's block, which stopped the attacks of Vera Kostyuchik and Kisa, who scored 44 points in the match, resulting in a score of 32:30.

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