So Skra really did win, huh. Just like I thought, this match-up wasn't so one-sided in favor of the Russians after all.
These teams to me are quite evenly matched. They both have the same type of ups and downs. The Camejo situation is also a bit of a nightmare for Zenit. His return might slightly tip the advantage to Zenit, but of course, in what shape will he be in.. This is still anyone's to win - whoever can have the longest steady spell will win
So all the favorites (Kazan, Lube, Perugia) won albeit all 5 setters. Guess the level of the top teams isn't far off from the rest after all.. Good thing they have to play the next match at home
The schedule is just crazy. Most of the teams are simply too tired. And this is the good scenario, the bad one is injuries. Look at Modena, for example: they manage to recover 1 player and soon they lose 2 others; it's been like this the whole season.
Some teams are already focused for the national leagues play-offs, in order to get in the best possible shape for the finals.
Perugia doesn't look in its best days lately. Same for Lube, I could say.
So Skra really did win, huh. Just like I thought, this match-up wasn't so one-sided in favor of the Russians after all.
Maybe not one-sided, but Zenit was a huge favorite. Camejo injured and it is not sa easy to win away game, but I think that russian atmosphere will be to much for polish side and Zenit will advance to the next round after a tough game
Kazan lost the first set. Not a good sign
Kazan lost the first set. Not a good sign
And Kazan also about to lose second set.. They need to win the next 3 sets and the golden set to stay in the competition 
well now they've lost both sets. Now they cant lose anymore sets otherwise they are out!! This would probably be the biggest shock of the season..
Volleyball is so weird lately: ZAKSA is at home and Skra Belchatow and Trefl Gdansk have a foot into the semifinals. 
Kazan are playing too much with a 'we are the better team' mentality. They are getting caught in trying to work out why Gdansk is winning and not just focusing on their own fundamental plays. They could be less arrogant and a bit more focused as a team.
Muzaj's shape is out of this world lately: it looks like he has the wings under the feet and he flies instead of jumping.
well now they've lost both sets. Now they cant lose anymore sets otherwise they are out!! This would probably be the biggest shock of the season..
Even a bigger shock compared to Vitra being eliminated by Congeliano over the women's side I would say lol
Kazan can still 'win' the next two sets and lose the tie break and still force the golden does that seem about right?
Kazan can still 'win' the next two sets and lose the tie break and still force the golden does that seem about right?
Yes, Kazan won 3:2 at away game.
If Kazan win at 3:2 today，they win.
If Kazan lose at 2:3, then there is a golden set
Kazan barely survived Set 3. They still have their chances.. Goodness these QFs are crazy lol
Kazan luckily won set 3. NG played horribly so far.
The referees sucks too.
These referees are really annoying: whenever there's a doubt, the point automatically goes to Zenit-Kazan and Anastasi has to call a video challenge in order to have what already belongs to his team.
I would have liked to see a bit more urgency form Gdansk in this set - given that they are the underdogs. They are slowly allowing Kazan to dominant with some bad errors. I don't see them winning this tie if they lose this set
Kazan middles are what's saving them in this match
Anderson made a crucial passing error. Now Kazan is on the edge of elimination.