WorldofVolley :: RUS M: Zenit St. Petersburg Clinches Thrilling Five-Set Victory Over Yenisey Krasnoyarsk

In an intense match valid for the Round 14 of the Russian SuperLiga, Zenit St. Petersburg emerged victorious against Yenisey Krasnoyarsk in a five-set thriller.

The initial set saw St. Petersburg set the tone with aggressive play, despite some serve errors. Voronkov’s aces played a pivotal role, sealing the set at 25-19. However, in the second set, Yenisey came back fiercely and closed the set with an incredible 30-28. Alterations in the lineup marked the third set, with Zenit initially dominating but facing a strong challenge from Yenisey, ultimately taking the set 25-22. The fourth set saw a reversal of fortunes, with Yenisey gaining a substantial lead and securing the set at 25-22. The tie-breaker was a tense affair, with both teams exchanging leads. In the end, it was Zenit’s resilience that shone through, with Voronkov converting the decisive match point for a 17-15 victory.

SuperLiga – Round 14

• Zenit St. Petersburg vs. Yenisey Krasnoyarsk 3-2 (25-19, 28-30, 25-22, 22-25, 17-15)