In the second match of the opening MEVZA League tournament in Podgorica, Israel’s Hapoel Kfar Saba faced Cyprus’ Lemesos Volleyball. After four competitive sets, Lemesos emerged victorious with a 3-1 win (25:21, 23:25, 21:25, 22:25).
Hapoel Kfar Saba started the match strongly, setting the pace early. The Israeli team dominated the first set, closing it 25:21, demonstrating clear control and confidence.
The second set was far more suspenseful. Hapoel maintained the lead for most of the set, even holding 20:18, but Lemesos responded with a decisive run to take a 22:20 advantage. Hapoel managed to level at 23:23, but in the crucial final moments, Lemesos showed composure and secured the set 25:23.
The third set featured intense rallies and powerful points from both sides. However, Hapoel’s player number 5 suffered an injury late in the set, disrupting their rhythm. Lemesos capitalized on the situation and won 25:21, taking a 2–1 lead in the match.
The fourth set remained a tightly contested battle with continuous ties and fierce exchanges. Ultimately, Lemesos maintained focus during the closing stages and sealed the match with a 25:22 set victory, earning their second consecutive win in the MEVZA League.
The Podgorica tournament continues tomorrow, with Buducnost set to face Hapoel Kfar Saba in the last match. All information is available here.
