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The Surgut team kept the match under control and naturally won a close victory, despite some rough edges like Jordan Bisset's missing serve or Kirill Ursov's problems in attack. There were enough other arguments - here is the magnificent performance of Leonid Shchadilov, and the impeccable Petar Krsmanovic, and wise load distribution from Sergei Makarov. But in general, of course, the command won, who played quite cleanly and selflessly in places, periodically keeping the opponent in suspense with a serious serve. As for Dynamo-LO, then a little defect in every game element - and now the prospect of fighting on equal terms with such a Surgut evaporates in the frosty Siberian air.

The game in the first set was the most stubborn, and its result, perhaps, had a decisive influence on the further development of events. Before the count 13:13 the teams didn't let each other go, and then, on Ursov’s serve, the hosts make a breakthrough - 16:13. To restore balance, Dynamo didn’t take much time - loading the same Ursov in the reception, the guests caught him on the block too, 20:20. And after Bisset’s attack, they even took the lead, 20:21. Another attack by Kirill on the block - 22:23. Bisset is removed from an awkward position, attacking from the fourth zone on a triple block, he also brings a set point to the team with a block-out at the end of a long rally, and the point is made by attacking from the back line of the Ursov, rehabilitating for previous slipping, 25:23.

Chefranov starts the second set with a series of excellent serves as a central blocker - 5:0! note, that Dynamo-LO debutant Denis Biryukov appeared on the site on a permanent basis - his game is not getting better right away. But Leonid Shchadilov masterfully works with the opponent’s block - 8:2. Tisevich is replaced by Petrovs, which immediately distinguished itself with a beautiful discount to the empty zone of Surgut residents. With its help, guests pull up in the score, Maxim Purin is good in attack - but the Surgut team switches on the “excellent defense” mode, and Shchadilov, in god mode, scores a couple of emergency goals, maintaining a five-point handicap, purchased at the start. Another ace by Chefranov clears all questions: 21:15. In the end they are all the same: Krsmanovic scores (excellent pass from Makarov from the depths of the court), Shchadilov recovers from the block and scores an ace, Bisset has the last word - 25:18.

The third set begins with a video review - Shchadilov threw the ball into touch, but Biryukov managed to get into the net, which was recorded by technology. by the way, Denis started the game as a diagonal player - and did not succeed, by and large. His attack into the block forms the first serious lead for the Surgut team, 6:3. In the forceful “Cuban” style, Biryukov pushes Bisset on the net, and Jordan, after insurance, returns the ball in Biryukov style, elegantly recovering from Denis’s lowering hands - a very beautiful moment and already 12:7 in favor of Gazprom-Yugra. Another powerful serve from Chefranov - and Shchadilov handles the passing ball (13:7), forcing Oleg Sogrin to take a time out. It doesn’t help – Makarov “fed” the Dynamo block with a threat in the center and calmly leads the wingers to a single block – 17:10 after Bisset's attack. Oleg Sogrin does not give up - he plans a double substitution and takes a video review out of the blue - to talk with the team.

Meanwhile, the residents of Surgut are flying to victory, and... they skid in their “favorite” formation with a diagonal in the fourth zone. 19:11 turns into 19:15 – and the ending doesn’t look so cloudless anymore. Krsmanovic is reliable again at the right moment, 22:17, and then Evgeniy Andreev demonstrates miracles in defense with the support of Bisset and Shchadilov. Finally, Ursov’s attack from the “four” breaks through – he brings a match point, 24:19. Krsmanovic can't cope with his new, more powerful, filing, The bisset is closed by a block, but the hosts have enough reserves to win: the match ends with a sudden attack by Chefranov in the third zone, 25:21.

P.S. The infrequent mention of Dynamo-LO players in the report is not accidental - highlight, by and large, there is no one among them. Purin was good at times, Kolesnik and Shpilev successfully attacked in favorable conditions, Something worked in defense - but there was no solid impression of the Sosnovoborsk team’s game. The people of Surgut did not allow them to play to their strength.

Comments:

Head coach of VC Dynamo (Leningrad region) Oleg Sogrin:

– I want to congratulate my opponent on his victory, deservedly won. We, Unfortunately, the game didn’t work out - except for parts in the first game and some other isolated episodes. Played dirty, didn't finish their balls, didn't finish. Inclined to think, that the guys were nervous, responsibility was pressing after two victories, wanted to show themselves in Surgut as well - it didn’t work out. There is no tragedy, let's move on.

Senior coach of VC "Gazprom-Ugra" (Surgut) Yuriy Melnychuk:

– We seriously prepared for this match. There was a long break between games and it was a little confusing. The team got on well, and we were afraid, that a break could have a negative effect. But two weeks were not in vain, we are well prepared. The Leningrad region team is not easy, there are experienced qualified players, I think, they will fight to get into the playoffs. This fight gets worse with every round., a lot of teams are vying for a place in the top eight, therefore every victory is very important for us. As the match progressed, we concentrated on performing specific actions: the game as a whole consists of nuances, who is better at performing this or that action, he will win. the, what we can do now, it's nice for the fans too, and commands.

Central blocking VC "Gazprom-Yugra" Petar Krsmanovich:

– A very important victory. It wasn't easy for us, but we executed the game plan. After five defeats we have our fourth victory, so we're going back. Now we are going to Kazan, to the champion, we will fight with the champion.

"Gazprom-Ugra" (Surgut) - "Dynamo" (Leningrad region.) 3:0 (25:23; 25:18; 25:21)