PlusLiga: Projekt Warszawa Wins in Kędzierzyn, Resovia and Warta Zawiercie Take Full Points

The latest round of the volleyball PlusLiga delivered immense excitement for fans, particularly in Kędzierzyn-Koźle. The local ZAKSA, still fighting to return to the elite, faced PGE Projekt Warszawa. The match, true to the tradition between these two brands, was decided only in a tie-break. The Warsaw side managed to turn the tide of the fifth set, even though the hosts had led by several points. This victory is crucial for the table standings ahead of the play-offs, where both teams hope to play a significant role. Simultaneously, Asseco Resovia Rzeszów won on the difficult court in Częstochowa. After a fierce fourth set, the Rzeszów team defeated Steam Hemarpol Norwid, allowing them to realistically think about improving their position before the decisive part of the season. Polish club volleyball has maintained its status as a world leader for years, symbolized by the 2021–2023 period when ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle won the Champions League three times in a row.The league leader, Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie, did not allow a surprise in their match against Indykpol AZS Olsztyn. Although the guests from Masuria at times put up an even fight, the Zawiercie team confirmed their maturity by winning key actions at the ends of sets. A 3:1 win solidified the team from the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland in first place in the table. In the shadow of league battles, both top teams—Projekt and Resovia—are already preparing for key clashes in European cups. Coaches emphasize that the current intensity of matches requires squad rotation and maintaining the highest concentration, especially in the context of the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals. Beyond the volleyball courts, significant events took place on the football pitches of the I liga. Ruch Chorzów achieved an extremely important victory in Rzeszów, defeating the local Stal 2:1. This success has a special flavor because the Blues played with ten men for most of the match after a red card for a debutant. Stal Rzeszów, despite the numerical advantage and many scoring chances, failed to equalize, which coach Marek Zub described as a lack of composure in decisive moments. In the world of handball, fans from Mielec have reasons to be happy. Handball Stal secured a valuable away win in Piotrków Trybunalski, significantly improving their situation in the league hierarchy. Ruch Chorzów is one of the most decorated clubs in the history of Polish football, holding fourteen national championship titles, making it an icon of sports in Upper Silesia.The battles in the women's Tauron Liga also brought success for a team from Subcarpathia. ITA TOOLS Stal Mielec confidently defeated LOS Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki in three sets. The dominance of the Mielec team was indisputable throughout the entire encounter. This result strengthens Stal's position in the middle of the table and provides optimism for upcoming challenges. It is worth noting that the stable form of the Mielec team is the result of systematic work on defense and counter-attack efficiency, which was evident in their latest away match.