Volleyball title final
Maaseik Roeselare
end
22
set 1
25
20
set 2
25
23
set 3
25
0
score
3
Based on experience and force majeure. Roeselare has won its 15th title in the Lotto Volley League in the lion’s den. The West Flemish showed their dominance in Maaseik, which could never match the level of the previous final matches. After a clear 0-3, Roeselare takes its 4th triumph in a row to Schiervelde.
The title stress clearly ran through the room in Maaseik.
In a fierce start to the match, which was full of discussions about the video ref, both teams did not give each other an inch. Although the Limburgers still had to allow a gap halfway through the first set. The reception was not up to par and the home team also did not do themselves any favors with sloppiness on the service line.
Roeselare took control from 12-15. Plaskie provided serving pressure, Rotty and Coolman provided the attacking finishing. On the other side, captain Jolan Cox tried to lead his team, but his team had no answer to Verhanneman’s place ball: 22-25.
Seppe Rotty pounds his way through the Maaseik block.
Also in the second set, hard fighting took the upper hand over the frivolous play. That resulted in an even and intense title final.
Until setter Stijn D’Hulst made the difference with a cat-like reflex – with his foot. Roeselare gained confidence from the good point for 18-02 and pushed through.
Maaseik, which continued to sputter offensively at times, felt the mood again. A sturdy three-man wall decided the end of set 2: 20-25. The West Flemish could already smell their 4th title in a row.
Roeselare celebrates the second set win.
With control in hand, Roeselare did not want to let go.
Maaseik did everything he could to fight his way into the match. Until 18-18 and after a lot of good problem-solving work by the home team, a fourth set certainly seemed a possibility. But a miscommunication with the setter caused doubts again.
Roeselare made good use of it. The retiring Sander Depovere achieved his last strong serving series to 19-23. Player of the Year Seppe Rotty made it exciting, but ended with a goal.
The 15th triumph in total, the 4th in a row for the West Flemish. Then unapproachable at the end of the ride.
| title final (best-of-5) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maaseik – Roeselare 2-2 | |||
| Maaseik | Roeselare | 3-1 (25-21, 31-29, 21-25, 25-19) | |
| Roeselare | Maaseik | 3-1 (25-22, 27-29, 25-15, 25-20) | |
| Maaseik | Roeselare | 0-3 (22-25, 19-25, 24-26) | |
| Roeselare | Maaseik | 2-3 (25-19, 19-25, 26-24, 16-25, 8-15) | |
| Maaseik | Roeselare | 0-3 (22-25, 20-25, 23-25) | |
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Roeselare takes 4th national title in a row!
It became exciting for a while, but Seppe Rotty’s sledgehammer ended the title final: 23-25. Roeselare takes its 15th title and fourth in a row.
Over and out?
With the back against the wall. Due to questionable interventions by the setter at Maaseik, the score is suddenly 19-21. An ace from the retiring Depovere is an extra touch.
Exciting ending in set 3? 17-17
Maaseik has to solve many difficult situations, but Jolan Cox, among others, does so with verve. This way the Limburgers stay in the match. Can they also grab a set?
The same pattern again at Maaseik: the reception could be just that little bit better, Seppe Rotty punishes mercilessly. 13-15, it’s gradually becoming money time.
Maaseik fights in the match: 11-11
The home team is starting to find the solutions. That was necessary, because Roeselare seemed to be winning the third set and therefore the match. At 11-11 it can go either way.
Roeselare celebrates in the lion’s den.
Dominant Roeselare in the end: 20-25
The setter’s reflex put Roeselare on roses. The gap was enough for the visitors to give Maaseik another blow towards the second set win. With 15 attacking points against 8, the attacking dominance of the West Flemish is clear. The block also works: a three-man wall makes it 20-25 and 0-2.
Great action D’Hulst: 18-20
Roeselare takes the upper hand. Stijn D’Hulst has a cat-like reflex with his foot, after which his teammates can push the ball over. Maaseik fires the cannon, but the visitors drop their hands in block. The ball flies outside: 18-20. On to 0-2?
The level is gradually increasing. First, Coolman solves a dire situation with clever dexterity. Hanzic answers the point with a perfect ball into the corner: 15-15.
Bartos is gaining steam. He hits his corner to take Maaseik to a two-point lead: 12-10. A reverse scenario from previous set?
With a solid block from Coolman, Roeselare is back at 5-5. It is clear that Maaseik understood the message at the beginning of set 2: the service pressure must and will increase.
Rotty pounds his way through Maaseik’s block.
Roeselare takes the first set: 22-25
The title stress clearly runs through the room in Maaseik. In a fierce start to the match, which was full of discussions about the video ref, both teams did not give each other an inch.
Although the Limburgers still had to allow a gap halfway through the first set. The reception was not up to scratch and the home team also did not enjoy themselves with sloppiness on the service line.
Roeselare took control from 12-15. Plaskie provided serving pressure, Rotty and Coolman provided the attacking finishing. On the other side, captain Jolan Cox tried to lead his team, but his team had no answer to Verhanneman’s place ball.
The title is one set closer to Schiervelde: 22-25.
First gap: 12-15
Simon Plaskie fires a solid topspin serve. Maaseik is required to hand in easily. Pieter Coolman thanks him for the gift and scores 12-15 on the scoreboard. A first cove in the match.
Again discussion about a video phase: Maaseik saw a block touch, but it was not there. Jolan Cox appeals to the referee in vain: 6-6.
A bizarre moment provokes protest from the home team. Roeselare saves a ball, or not? The ball comes into contact with the floor according to the images, although the video referee decides not. That causes confusion at Maaseik and the visitors sneak to 5-5.
The atmosphere of the big days in Maaseik, which has been waiting for a new national title since 2019. Will you be able to do it in a packed hall tonight? Verhanneman opens the score with a good attack on the corner.
Whoever keeps their nerves under control will take the title tonight.
Christophe Achten, coach Aalst
Roeselare calls on its supporters to add a touch of blue to the bright red supporters wall in Maaseik. It promises fireworks on and off the site.
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Maaseik forces a 5th duel
After the defeat in Maaseik, Roeselare seemed completely back to normal on its way to a fourth title in a row. Steven Vanmedegael and co delivered victories at home and in Limburg. the pole position for the title. But things still went wrong in Schiervelde after a very exciting tiebreak.
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