This Saturday evening, Nice Volley-Ball is traveling to face Plessis-Robinson for the 17th day of the Marmara Spike League, in a crucial ranking duel. Strong at home, the team from the Paris region will try to impose their rhythm from the first exchanges. On their side, the Niçois approach this match with a strong team dynamic and a good consistency away from home. The clash promises to be tight and competitive, especially since both teams are close in the standings Nice is 7th while Plessis-Robinson is 4th.
First set
The Aiglons start the match seriously, but the locals keep catching up in the score (6-6). The powerful and essential Niçois attacker, Dawid Dulski, proves to be unstoppable in attack, allowing his team to widen the gap (14-10). On the Robinson side, spiker Brett Widman struggles to find his rhythm. Nice maintains the lead throughout the set, but a fine distribution by the Plessis setter allows the hosts to catch up (24-24). It is at this point that the talent of the Niçois setter Wessel Keemink shines, perfectly distributing, and this first set, played on small details, eventually sees the Niçois win it (26-24).
Second set
The second set swings in favor of the locals, whose powerful serves make the difference (9-5). The intensity rises a notch on both sides. The Aiglons, more aggressive, gradually come back (12-13). The Niçois attacks follow one after another, and both teams stay neck and neck (18-18). Le Plessis then makes two simultaneous changes by bringing in Clément Castelnau and Tylan Dalaize, but the determination of the Azuréens overcomes their adversaries. Nice wins the set (25-20) and now leads by two sets to zero, already securing a point in the standings.
Third set
The beginning of this set follows the trend of the previous one, with strong pressure from the Robinson team, particularly Raphaël Pascal, who executes superb central attacks and three consecutive aces. Le Plessis quickly takes the lead (6-1). To counter this momentum, Brice Donat brings in veteran Rodney Ah-Kong (38 years old). The exchanges remain close (18-16), but the Owls maintain a slight advantage (14-11). Mistakes from Le Plessis give the Eagles the opportunity to come back (22-22). The suspense is at its peak, with each point becoming decisive. More impactful, Nice obtains their first match point (24-23) and converts it without faltering, winning (25-23).
With this victory in three sets (26-24, 25-20, 25-23), the Niçois confirm their place in the top 8 (5th), in a favorable position for the final stages. The top scorer of the evening for the Niçois is Libermann, named MVP of the match.
Next meeting, Nice Volley-Ball will host Poitiers next Saturday at 7 PM for a new home challenge.
