SVG Lüneburg advances to CLVolleyM quarter-finals after golden set win
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On Wednesday evening, SVG Lüneburg secured their spot in the 2025 men's CEV Champions League quarter-finals with a dramatic golden set victory over Berlin Recycling Volleys.
Both teams displayed impressive skill, with Lüneburg taking a 3-2 win in the first leg on their home court. Berlin fought back hard, but Lüneburg held their nerve to seal the win and advance to the next round.
The return leg in Berlin was intense, with the home crowd creating an electric atmosphere. Berlin came out strong, dominating the first set 25-13, making it clear to Lüneburg they wouldn’t give up without a fight. Lüneburg, however, wasn’t rattled. They bounced back with determination, winning the next two sets 25-23, 25-23, and taking a narrow lead in the match.
Berlin fought back in the fourth set. The two teams were locked in a fierce battle, each point feeling like a small victory. In the end, Berlin edged out Lüneburg 27-25, forcing a decisive fifth set and leveling the match.
With the crowd cheering loudly, Berlin played with great energy and won the set 17-15. This tied the match overall, leading to a golden set to determine the winner
Golden Set.
As both teams took the court for the golden set, the importance of the moment was clear. This wasn’t just another set; it was the chance to reach the quarter-finals. SVG Lüneburg stayed calm under pressure, winning the golden set 15-13 and securing their place in the next round.
Jake Hanes was the top scorer in the match, with 44 points, 2 kill blocks, and 4 aces. He played well, especially in key moments, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure the win for his team.
While Lüneburg took the win, Berlin Recycling Volleys showed great determination. Their comeback in the main match pushed Lüneburg to the limit. In the fourth and fifth sets, they fought hard, showing their strength and never backing down.
Kyle DagostinoIf you look at the scores, you can see that it was a very competitive game, apart from the first set perhaps. It's obviously really tough for us now. We wanted to win and remain unbeaten against German teams at home. But it shows us that the rest of the season won't be easy. That's why we now have to learn from this game and prepare as best we can for the cup final at the weekend - we're even more motivated and fired up as a result.
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This victory sends SVG Lüneburg to the CLVolleyM quarter-finals, where they will now face Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie.