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The Benfica volleyball team is one step ahead of the Challenge Cup Round of 16 after beating Iraklis 3-0 in the first leg at Luz Pavilion No. 2.
Benfica, who reached this round after eliminating the Pafiakos Pafos Cypriots in the second round, winning both matches 3-0, saw the 1st set starting in a balanced way, with several equal points in the marker until reaching 9-9. At that point, Benfica scored three points in a row, scoring 12-9 and forcing the Iraq coach to take a leave. The conversation with his students seemed to have had no effect because he still timeout when the result was 16-10. The strength of Benfica service and efficiency at the block level they overcame the Greek curtain, caused problems at the opposite reception and won the set, for example. 25-15.
As in the previous set, once again, the balance was the dominant note in the first points. O Benfica has extended the advantage until 15-11, an efficient service and poor reception on the other side of the network. Iraklis, however, again prepared his game and tied the contest at 16 points. Until the end of 2nd set, the result was always level, but the eagles closed at 25-23.
At the beginning of 3rd set a Iraklis transfigured for the better. Almost always in the lead, the Hellenics had a five-point lead. Benfica did not give up, tied for 16 points and advanced on 19-18, recovery that requires the coach of Iraq to request a technical break. The same, again, does not have directed by Marcel Matz to close the match after winning the 3rd setfor 25-23.
Initial formation: Rapha, André Lopes, Theo, Peter, Marc Honoré, Tiago Violas and Ivo Casas (left).
The next clash of the incarnated is again before Iraklis, this time in Greece. The return match of the 16th round of the Challenge Cup will take place on December 6th. If you pass this tie, the Benfica is the winner of the Zalau-Steaua Bucharest match in the last 16.
"It was a good match, I'm happy"
Marcel Matz (Benfica coach): "It was a good game, we started strong, I liked some things, Rapha played well, the game plan was followed, even with Hugo Gaspar eliminated by injury. expect a tough confrontation in Greece because the fans are fervent.We have tried a more aggressive service, taking advantage of their mistakes at the reception.The opposite of Iraklis played well.Try to have good service there. "
Rapha (Benfica player): "We were focused, we already knew the match was going to be tough, but we headed for service and got the win, they started better in the 3rd set, we made some changes, we improved and we got better. managed to win. "
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Text: Marco Rebelo
Pictures: João Paulo Trindade / SL Benfica
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