The second step in the Semi-final Tournament showed us two sides of the same coin: absolute domination and premature relaxation. The match against CSS Turda started perfectly, with our girls stepping on court with an unstoppable appetite for the game.
Where we were in charge: the first two sets were a sporting monologue. A controlled 25-19, followed by a clear-cut 25-10 (an almost perfect set!), made us think the match was already in the bag. The serves worked, the block was in place and our outside hitters “machine-gunned” the opposing defence.
The coffee break (set 3): at 2-0 in sets, the psychological “miracle” happened: the girls probably felt the match was over and, metaphorically speaking, we all went for a coffee. ☕😅 Turda took advantage of the lapse, and the 21-25 score brutally reminded us that in volleyball it isn’t over until the last ball drops.
Back to reality (set 4): luckily, the “coffee” was over quickly! We left the relaxation in the dressing room and came back on court determined to settle the account. With a hard-earned 25-20 we sealed the 3-1 win, showing we know how to regroup even after moments of disconnection. Then came the song with the whole Ciuleandra gym: Come on Forever! Today we play match 3, which can seal our qualification for Semi-final Tournament 2!
