Not enough "rudeness"

Gazprom-Yugra: Ozhiganov - Shakhbanmirzaev, Piun - Kurbatov, Makarenko - Katich, Kabeshov/Nagaec

NOVA: Lukyanenko - Litvinov, Stork - Bloodless, Shpilev - Pozdnyakov, Eremin

In the debut, the guests broke the equality in the score with two blocks - first they softened Makarenko's attack and got a break through Litvinov (7:9), then covered Katic (8:11). Rajab replied with ace (11:12), but then "Nova" issued a couple more breaks, picking up Piun's attack and waiting for Makarenko's mistake when performing the pipe, 11:15. "Nova" confidently held the eat thanks to Lukyanenko's quick passes to the fourth zone - and Shpilev, and Pozdnyakov had no problems in attack, since the central Surguts most often did not have time to reach the edge of the grid. The interaction of Ozhiganov with the attackers raised questions even with high-quality refinement, and few break points the hosts scored either by the opponent's mistakes, or block: Piun caught Busel's blow, 19:22. Pozdnyakov set a logical point with a discount on the block.

In the second game, Alekseev came out instead of Shakhbanmirzaev and immediately fell under the block in not the most convenient gear. The denouement has come, in fact, in the middle of the set, when first Alekseev hit twice out of the fourth zone (6:10), and then Rajab, who replaced him, received two frankly bad passes there (6:12). Ozhiganov, who failed the game, was replaced by young Kirillov, gave the quality to Rajab - 7:12. Two mistakes of Bloodless - a hit in touch and a net - and on the scoreboard are not hopeless 9:12, Nova's timeout and Semshchikov's exit. Then a crazy rally with the excellent defense of the Surgut, passing to the other side and saving in the form of a block, 10:12. Another softening of Litvinov's attack, but Rajab doesn't decide (10:13), and then Katic hits out (10:14). Instead of the balance gained by blood and sweat, the owners get "minus four", in the meantime, Kirillov was looking for the right speed for Rajab - and “minus five” after Litvinov finished playing (11:16).

Krasikov, who came out instead of Katic, became a target in the reception, coped well and scored his own, but "Nova" did not let close. Last chance was on Rajab's innings: the first freeball "Gazprom-Yugra" with difficulty, but implemented (20:23), but the second opportunity did not work out - despite the abundance of excellent play in defense, decisive word with a desperate blow from under the net said Litvinov (20:24). Surgut residents did not accept - Piun scores, The spire is closed with a block (22:24), in the last long rally, Kabeshov played once again in defense, but the ball from his hands fell near the line on the opponent's side.

In the third installment, the Surgut team traditionally gave up the initiative, leaving with 3:3 on 3:7. It is difficult for young Kirillov to make serious claims, but his passes were read, and the desire to speed up the game put the attackers in difficult situations. Did not help and a good reception, and super defense ... The hosts crept up to the opponent with Piun's ace, 13:14. Caught up on the mark 16:16 - Zhukov, who came out instead of Shpilev, was covered by a block. Immediately, Pozdnyakov hits the pipe out of bounds and puts Gazprom-Ugra ahead. Blocking Krasikov's successful attack (18:17), Denis Litvinov lands on the foot of Vladimir Semshchikov and leaves the pitch with an injury, he is replaced by Alexander Chefranov. On a high ball, Rajab gets hit by a block, 19:19. Piun is waiting again, and Chefranov realizes the replay with a blow under the “skin”, 20:21.

Passion went on. Makarenko scores via touch, in which tenants seem to be recognized, then asks to take a video preview, but the time allotted for this has already passed ... Makarenko raises the ball in defense, Rajab on the emergency ball hits out and gets taunted from the other side of the net, which leads to a conversation in raised tones and yellow cards. The Surgut people are torn there again, where it's thin - Kirillov puts the ball on the net and Makarenko, scratching it out, touches the cable, 21:23. Rajab wins back from the block, again a protracted rally with selfless defensive play, this time in favor of Pozdnyakov, 22:24. Rajab is filming, but Tenants also keeps eating - 23:25.

"Gazprom-Ugra" fought as best he could:

Senior coach of VC "Nova" Maksym Vorezhonkov: We played, making every effort, parsing played. The opposing team simply underestimated us and left carelessly. Our motivation was overwhelming., since many of our players played here in Surgut. Our team today, so to speak, jumped over my head, played as a team, Well done. Won by common game: Protection, plus scored a lot of replays.

Captain of VK "Nova" Alexander Chefranov: With great emotions, came to Surgut with a great mood. It's been six great seasons here, so many good memories associated with it. Went here with a special attitude. It happened, that we have a lot of people in the team, who passed through Surgut, so it was a game of principle. We came up in very good physical shape, qualitatively analyzed the opponent's game and we had fewer own mistakes, so they look better.

Alexander Gorbatkov, senior coach of VC "Gazprom-Yugra".: The team was ready, set up, everyone understood, that this game gives us a chance to move forward. «New» – team with a good overall game. We two parties could not, as i say, pull the beast out. We seemed to be embarrassed to play, did not give themselves overclocking on the pitch, well received, which the team showed, couldn't get to the floor. With this team it was necessary to finish to the floor, there was no need to deliver - they caught us due to a good overall game. These games need fighting., here are all tactical actions, everything fades into the background, who's already here. We miss it, some rudeness, everyone is holding back. To date, the game is unsatisfactory.. For, to move on, something needs to be revisited.

Gazprom-Yugra (Surgut) 0: 3 NOVA (Novokuibyshevsk)

match stats

Details

Date	Time	Championship
24.02.2023	19:00	CR 2022-2023

Results

Team	1	2	3	GENERAL.
Gazprom-Yugra (Surgut)	21	22	23	0
NOVA (Novokuibyshevsk)	25	25	25	3

Venue

g. Surgut / SC "Premier Arena"

Gazprom-Yugra (Surgut)

1	2	3	4	5	S	K	E	FACING	B	PTS
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

NOVA (Novokuibyshevsk)

1	2	3	4	5	S	K	E	FACING	B	PTS
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0