In the first set we were better in almost all respects, but we made noticeably more mistakes. The dirty game ended up being a defeat.: seven errors on block versus three, two net hooks - that's the difference. And between this there was ace Slavi (10:9), Andreev's reception to the opponent's side with a counterattack by Masko + Nikitin's ace before (11:14), Kirillov's shot into touch in search of a line (13:16), classic already ball drop, when two setters look at each other (16:18)…

Gazprom-Yugra approaches the finish line of the regular season wounded, but proud, with a beautiful number "10" on the shield. And it seems that our infirmary is still open for entry and exit, and it seems like we don’t need anything from the last game in Nizhny Novgorod, and it seems like it’s time to prepare for the playoffs... But! At first, preparation for the playoffs means Read more »

Gazprom-Yugra continues to struggle with a series of injuries. This time there was a place in the application for Dmitry Shevlyakov and Pavel Kuklinsky, but, rather, this is for completeness of the composition “squared” – they continue to rebuild, as well as Kirill Nikiforov. Our team played according to the scheme for the third time this season 4-2 – with two nominal setters Maxim Kirillov and Slavi Kostadinov, Read more »

Good news - Alexander Kostadinov has returned to duty. Not very good news - Kirill Nikiforov is not ready to play one hundred percent. In view of this fact, the Ugra team entered the game for the second time this season using the “4-2” scheme., with two binders, changing roles depending on the line.

The match with Novaya is interesting because, that Volzhan is our potential opponent in the playoffs. This is why the match is not interesting: rivals, understanding this perspective, they are unlikely to lay all their cards on the table on the first day of spring. Actually, taking into account accumulated injuries and other nuances, Gazprom-Yugra has nothing special to post. And "Nova", making a heroic comeback in Ufa, for sure Read more »

After the injuries of Alexander Kostadinov and Pavel Kuklinsky, the owners called up Pavel Yurinsky and Sergei Panov from Tyumen. And it was the diagonal Tyumentsev who played the role of an attacking finisher at the start. The idea was half a success: Pavel coped well with the attack, but predictably floated in the reception.

The upcoming match with Dynamo-LO could be called a game of equal opponents (Well, nearly), if not for the injuries of our players. Sosnovoborets already have an advantage in this position, even taking into account the departure of Fedor Voronkov at the height of the season. This maneuver is part of the team's restructuring for next season., in which Dynamo-LO will update the line of central blockers Read more »

The hosts started off like a boss, with ace Slavi Kostadinova. Two more freeballs on his serve and on the scoreboard 5:1. In response, Shkredov flies powerfully from behind the front: Ganenko flew in and closed Nikiforov, plus Maxim himself finished playing a freeball of his own making, 5:4.

On Friday we play with MSTU, who has only two victories and the last place in the championship. I declare responsibly - this is the most important game. There are several reasons for this. Tournament situation. We need more than just a playoff spot, and the place, allowing you to fight in the qualifying round for reaching the quarterfinals. Now we have 11 victories, at Gorky, following - Read more »