Benfica Game Bastardo Source Play off final

SUMMARY OF THE GAME

OR Benfica he is one victory away from the ninth National Volleyball Champion title. This Friday, at Pavilhão Vitorino Nemésio, the Reds won, 0-3, and are facing the final of the play-off (2-0).

The Eagles reached the second match of the final to win by 1-0, after beating the Azorean class (3-0) in Luz. Playing at home, and with audience at the benches assigned to the two teams, to Fonte do Bastardo came in very strong, with an aggressive service and a powerful attack in the middle of the net, digging a lead to 8-4. A higher impact on low defense and in the block allowed those led by Marcel Matz a partial from 0-5 to 8-9. From here, the incarnates took over the marker, demonstrated a high service efficiency and they distanced themselves until 14-19. Aim here, aim there, the 1st set had emotion until the end, and Benfica closed it in their favor, for 19-25.

OR 2nd set started more balanced, with the result always tied or with slight advantages. The exception came at 4-7, due to errors in the attack and formation of the islanders. Benfica stayed strong reception and attacks in zones 4 and opposite; Fonte do Bastardo had the largest source of points in the opponent’s area, but was limping on serves. With the result in 12-16, João Coelho, Azores Technician, was forced to request time discount. On the way back, the Benfica stayed focused, always receiving fervent support from banks, did not allow the opponent to win and closed the set in 17-25.

For him 3rd set, João Coelho altered some chess pieces in Fonte do Bastardo. The home team started better and quickly took the lead. However, directed by Marcel Matz adapted to the “new” formation of islanders, resolved his game and advanced to 8-11. Bastard fountain asked time is over, which resulted, therefore, in the local team, tied 11-11. On the court, the balance was the dominant note, without distancing from any of the emblems. In the final stretch of the final, Benfica, motivated by the advantage in the match and the presence of the benfiquistas in the pavilion, walked away, won the 3rd set by 20-25 and the game for 0-3.

OR match 3 The final of the play-off is scheduled for the Vitorino Nemésio Pavilion, on Terceira Island, in the Azores, Sunday at 5 pm local time (plus one hour in mainland Portugal).

STATEMENTS

Marcel Matz (Benfica coach): “I was happy with today’s performance [sexta-feira]. The group is already used to these moments and can play better with a lot of pressure and intensity. The players are used to the final, we are playing well, we deserve the two victories. I think we play better here [nos Açores] than in Light. They needed to win to have the favorable home factor, they didn’t get it. The pressure has increased for them, but there is also a risk for us. We think game by game, we try to play ball by ball, depending on the game. We started concentrated, trying to make the opponent’s points as difficult as possible. We are used to training, tomorrow we will [no sábado], but there is not much to add. Having fans in the pavilion is sensational. I’m happy to have Benfica fans and to be back as soon as possible, here and around the world. “

André Lopes (Benfica zone 4): “Although we won 3-0 we played – for those who are not familiar with volleyball – against a team with great value, full of excellent athletes and the proof of this is in the games they played with us in the 2nd phase, in which We won twice. In fact, we are also a good team and we never gave up. We knew that Fonte do Bastardo was motivated to play against us, but we wanted to mark our position. We are an excellent team. One thing I want to highlight: today [sexta-feira] we were able to play with the support of our fans. That hasn’t happened in a long time, we lost it. We are going to give everything we have and we don’t have to get the title. We played two excellent games [na final do play-off]. Nothing is won, we have a difficult game on Sunday, but we go with everything. There are 20 Benfica fans [que estiveram no Pavilhão Vitorino Nemésio], but they represent millions and millions. We went to thank them, as we always do. “