Lokomotiv vs. Zarechye-Odintsovo | HIGHLIGHTS | 20 Round | SuperLeague 2025-2026

In the first set, the Kaliningrad players played confidently, outshining their opponents both in defense and in attack. The match started evenly, with Kostyuchik and Kapralova hitting the ball, while the visitors responded with attacks from Biryukova and Byarda, as well as a successful block. However, after Byarda made a mistake in attack, and Kostyuchik capitalized on a great defensive team play, Lokomotiv's advantage grew to three points. For a while, Zarechye-Odintsovo kept within three points, but then a series of missed shots, mistakes by the attackers, and a strong performance by Lokomotiv led to the host team literally running away from their opponents – 16:10, 22:13. The game ended with Kostyuchik's serves, with Kapralova's powerful strike sealing the deal – 25:13.

Lokomotiv started the second set very vigorously (4:0), forcing the guests' coaching staff to take a timeout. The team from the Moscow region continued to make mistakes and deliver poor-quality service. Belikova's fast serve and Kapralova's ace led to a 11-4 lead. Konstantin Ushakov's team occasionally showcased impressive performances, such as Eva Pavlovich Mori's traditionalскидки. However, this did not hinder the Kaliningrad team from building a significant advantage, which reached 11 points by the end of the match. It seemed that the game would be won by Lokomotiv. However, the players of Zarechye-Odintsovo seemed to have broken free from their shackles, playing freely and emotionally. Biryukova's attacks became more frequent, and Brovkina scored with her first-tempo shots. On the other hand, the players from Kaliningrad started making mistakes. The team from the Moscow region produced several successful sequences, reducing the difference to four points on Biryukova's serves. However, Olga's own mistake helped Lokomotiv win the second set.

The third set was almost equal. Lokomotiv initially led 6-3, but then the guests not only tied the score, but also took the lead after a strong block by Nadezhda Stolyar. The Kaliningrad coaching staff made a substitution for the setter, and Ekaterina Lazareva came in, which slightly changed Lokomotiv's playing style. Vera Kostyuchik, who scored from the fourth zone, received more offensive load. At one point, Zarechye-Odintsovo led by +3 after Pavlovich Mori's ace, but the Kaliningrad team quickly closed the gap. Kiseleva blocked Biryukova, who also made a mistake in attack.

By the end of the match, the score was 19:18 in favor of Lokomotiv, and Ekaterina Lyubushkina's ace came in handy. Zarechenki managed to tie the score at 21:21, but it was only temporary. Lokomotiv played a block, and Vera Kostyuchik scored after the Kaliningrad team's defensive play. The visitors then made a mistake in their attack, and the hosts ended the set and the match with another block.

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