This year’s edition of the Champions’ League Final Four in volleyball signed in the history. Zenit Kazań won the title of the club champion of Europe. At the final the Russian team defeated polish champions– PGE Skra Bełchatów 3:2, in a very emotional meeting. In the fourth set, with the result 2:1 the team of Jacek Nawrocki had a match ball, but Mariusz Wlazły spoiled the serves. Afterwards, the Bełchatów team had two opportunities to finisz the match, but Zenit stopped the attack of Bartosz Kurek. At the very end of the battle the atmosphere was so high. Post-match opinions turned out to be rather balanced. One could notice the dramaturgy, the excellent level and unique atmosphere at the Atlas Arena hall in Łódź. Below you may find some of the titles….
"Przegląd Sportowy" – The touch of gold (…the victory was so close… )
„Sport”- One ball (…only one point away from the victory, but silver medal is still a success…)
"Gazeta Wyborcza"- Tears in the eses of volleyball players (… they had three match balls... The level of the game was so high...)
"Rzeczpospolita" – Good luck was so close…
"Polska The Times" – The emotions and tears with Zenit team (… the team from Bełchatów so close to the triumph at the champions’ league tournament