The MEVZA’s new season began this week with an exciting set of men’s and women’s matches that highlighted the competitiveness and quality of Central European volleyball.
Men’s Matches
The men’s league opened with a commanding win by HAOK Mladost Zagreb, who defeated TJ Spartak Myjava in straight sets (3:0) on Tuesday. Meanwhile, ACH Volley Ljubljana, another top contender, mirrored Mladost’s result, comfortably beating SK Zadruga Aich/Dob with a 3:0 victory. The Slovenian team showcased their depth and experience, signaling a serious challenge to their regional competitors.
The action continued the next day with a closely contested five-set match where TJ Spartak Myjava narrowly fell to OK i-Vent Maribor (2:3). Myjava put up a tough fight but couldn’t outlast Maribor’s persistent offense, which ultimately clinched them the win.
On the same day, SK Zadruga Aich/Dob rebounded from their earlier loss to beat MOK Mursa Osijek 3:1, showing resilience and adaptability.
HAOK Mladost Zagreb suffered a setback in their second match against OK i-Vent Maribor (1:3). Maribor’s strong showing against Mladost, especially after a narrow win the previous day, places them among the early contenders. Closing out the men’s action, ACH Volley Ljubljana delivered another dominant performance by defeating MOK Mursa Osijek 3:0, solidifying their place as a powerhouse this season.
| HAOK Mladost ZAGREB | TJ Spartak MYJAVA | 3:0 |
| ACH Volley LJUBLJANA | SK Zadruga AICH/DOB | 3:0 |
| TJ Spartak MYJAVA | OK i-Vent MARIBOR | 2:3 |
| SK Zadruga AICH/DOB | MOK Mursa Osijek | 3:1 |
| HAOK Mladost ZAGREB | OK i-Vent MARIBOR | 1:3 |
| ACH Volley LJUBLJANA | MOK Mursa Osijek | 3:0 |
Women’s Matches
In the women’s division, HAOK Mladost Zagreb demonstrated their strength with a 3:0 sweep of domestic rivals OK Marina Kaštela on Wednesday. Mladost’s controlled and confident play reflected their ambitions to make a deep run in this year’s MEVZA League.
In Slovenia, OK OTP Banka Branik Maribor secured a convincing 3:0 win against GEN-I Volley Nova Gorica. The final women’s match on Thursday saw OK Calcit Kamnik continue the trend with a 3:0 win over GEN-I Volley Nova Gorica, who faced tough opposition in both their matches. Kamnik’s win puts them in an advantageous position early in the season.
| HAOK Mladost ZAGREB | OK Marina KAŠTELA | 3:0 |
| GEN-I Volley NOVA GORICA | OK OTP Banka Branik MARIBOR | 0:3 |
| GEN-I Volley NOVA GORICA | OK Calcit KAMNIK | 0:3 |
The opening games of the MEVZA League’s 2024/25 season showcased some thrilling volleyball, with dominant performances from both established teams like ACH Volley Ljubljana and newcomers eager to make a mark.
