Jakub Popiwczak named MVP of Aluron CMC Warta's win over Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn

In brief

• Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie beat Energa Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 3-1 after losing the first set.
• Libero Jakub Popiwczak was named the match's MVP for his overall performance.
• The win was the champions' fourth victory of the season.

Zawiercie wins after dropping the first set

The reigning Polish champions took the match 3-1 after losing the opening set 23:25, then winning the next three 25:20, 25:16 and 25:20 (TAURON Liga: wygrane mistrza i wicemistrza Polski – PZPS). The win extended the team's strong start to the season to four victories.

Popiwczak receives the award

Jakub Popiwczak was chosen as the player of the match (Nagroda dla gwiazdy Grbicia. To rzadko się zdarza. Sam z dumą ogłasza – Interia Sport). He said the decision was communicated to him informally by the commissioner, and that it was given for his overall contribution. He added that libero awards are relatively rare, and that he was grateful for it.

Match context

Head coach Nikola Grbić's side had been expected to be a difficult opponent after a similar squad performed strongly last season. The club had lost two of its first three matches, and the opponents were expected to rely heavily on their serve. Popiwczak noted that the match was at times very difficult.