The Russian powerhouse of Dinamo Moscow did their job right on the only CLVolleyW matchup that took place this Sunday. In a postponed fixture against the Czech VK Dukla Liberec, the players of head coach Zelijko Bulatovic outclassed their opponent in three sets, and one leg before the end of the group stage of Europe’s elite competition, still have their chances of quailifying of the quarterfinals.

On Tuesday, Nataliya Goncharova and her teammates will have to lock horns with pools leaders and already qualified Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA. 

The team of Liberec, on the other hand, will have a last appearance on the European stage this season, meeting the team of THY Isntabul. The Czech will have to play for their pride as they are yet to record a first victory in Pool C. 

On Sunday, Dinamo dominated completely on the court in the first set of the encouter  against Dukla. The hosts showed a much better performance in the next two sets, breathing down their opponents’ necks, but scoring in the deciding moments, Dinamo seized all their important opportunities. 

Overall, the Russian squad outperformed the Czech team on all counts, finishing with as many as 52 winning spikes (to 39), 10 kill blocks (to seven) and aced five times (to none by Dukla Liberec).