Fakel-Yamal vs. Kuzbass | HIGHLIGHTS | 29 Round | SuperLeague 2025-2026

The block work helped the Yamal team gain an advantage at the start of the set – 8:5, but the Kemerovo team did not let the opponent get too far ahead. Khismatullin and Yulmukhametov both hit aces, and Tikhonov's serves caused the hosts to stumble for a long time. By the middle of the set, Kuzbass had regained the initiative and took the lead – 14:11. The guests did not stop there; they continued to dominate with their serves, and their offensive play was more reliable. As a result, they celebrated a victory in the set – 25:21.

After Ma'a blocked Yulmukhametov and then Tikhonov, Fakel Yamal took the lead – 10:7. However, they were unable to maintain their advantage, as Tikhonov's straight serve restored parity on the scoreboard. Romano and Tarasenko's attacks gave the Yamal team a few more break points, but the Kemerovo team kept equalizing the score. In the game on balance, Kuzbass players achieved success in the tense ending. Suprunov, who came in as a substitute, made an ace with his first touch, and Sidenko put the point in the set by blocking Romano – 25:23.

The success in the second set clearly inspired the Kemerovo team, and in the third set, Yuri Zinko's players played with confidence, and they were able to achieve almost everything. However, the Yamal team, on the other hand, became demotivated and made too many mistakes, eliminating their chances of catching up. The visitors managed to maintain their focus and determination until the final whistle, resulting in a victory for Kemerovo.

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