On November 19 at 19:00, the "Boycho Branzov" sports hall in Burgas hosted a tense clash from the CEV Volleyball Challenge Cup tournament between the local favorite "Neftohimik" and the Swiss "Chenois". The match turned into a real volleyball thriller, in which the Bulgarian volleyball players managed to reverse the score and prevail with 3:2.
The meeting took place in an extremely correct and combative atmosphere – every point was played with maximum tension, and the support from the stands did not cease until the last serve. The players of "Neftohimik" showed enviable resilience, after they were behind, but with strong team play and decisive attacks by the captain they secured the final success.
The tournament is organized with the active partnership of the Municipality of Burgas and "Lukoil", as part of the mission to establish Burgas among the leading sports cities. "Such an international volleyball holiday shows that when there is synergy between a club, municipality and sponsor, Burgas can maintain a European sports level," commented spectators from the hall.
The victory elevates "Neftohimik" forward in the tournament and inspires the young fans of the sport. New exciting matches are expected, in which the Burgas team will continue to uphold the honor of Bulgaria on the international stage.