25/04/2017 10:40
IBB Polonia LONDON to play in the Super 8 Finals again
News from the clubs
London, England, April 25, 2017. In the weekend just gone, in the home venue of IBB Polonia LONDON, the semi-finals of the Super 8 division took place before a packed grandstand. The winners were rewarded with a place in the finals of the most prestigious competition in the UK. In both matches, the home team outclassed the visitors. On Saturday, Wessex lost in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-18). On Sunday, the team from Bournemouth managed to put up a little more fight winning the first set. However, their efforts were short-lived, as the rest of the match went in favour of IBB Polonia LONDON, with the home team winning 3-1 (18-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-21).
“The weekend games were quite variable. On Saturday, Wessex approached the match in a very relaxed manner; this strategy clearly failed, as we beat them convincingly. As a result, our players became too unfocussed going into the Sunday game and this gave Wessex the edge at the start. They even managed to win the first set, as it took us a while to get going properly. After the initial loss, tactically we stepped it up and the players performed at an appropriate level. I am pleased about how it went. I also want to congratulate the opposition who played their part in a great spectacle. Thanks also to our amazing official Supporters Club and the general public who were amazing. Thanks very much for your support. See you at the finals,” said Piotr Graban, Head Coach of IBB Polonia LONDON.
Despite the London Marathon taking place, the fans did not let Polonia down. The organisers counted approximately 800 spectators over the two days. The hall was full of emotion and the level of the game was high; the presence of 2014 World Champion Krzysztof Ignaczak was spectacular and all gratefully received the donation of the beautiful cakes offered by The Polish bakery (Wembley).
“We have in front of us the most important matches of the season. We have two weeks to prepare in training. We defended the Knockout Cup and we want to repeat this by defending our League title,” said the captain of IBB Polonia LONDON, Marius Ciortea.
The finals of the English Super 8 Division take place on the 6th and 7th May at the National Volleyball Centre in Kettering. IBB Polonia LONDON aim to defend their title against SHEFFIELD Hallam. The team from the north of England beat Team Northumbria in the golden set and secured their place in the finals as a result.
“We wish to invite all fans to Kettering. I am sure there will be some amazing Volleyball to watch; lots of action and emotions on court! We guarantee the highest level of Volleyball that is possible in the UK. The presence of Krzysztof Ignaczak, a current World Champion, is sure to bring hordes of Volleyball aficionados to watch the legend in action. It will definitely be worth coming and joining in with our own loyal supporters to witness our journey to defend our title,” commented IBB Polonia LONDON President, Bartek Luszcz.
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