Nice Volley-Ball overturned the match with authority to win 3 sets to 1 and qualify for the semi-finals of the French Cup. A character performance, led by Shay Liberman and an impressive Nice team displaying mastery.
Nice Volley-Ball continues its journey in the French Cup with brilliance. In the quarter-finals, the Nice team traveled to Martigues to face an ambitious local team supported by their crowd. After narrowly losing the first set, the Aiglons turned the situation around with impressive skill and consistency, winning 3 sets to 1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-12) and securing their place in the semi-finals.
A closely contested first set for Martigues
Right from the start of the match, Martigues imposed a high pace. The exchanges were intense and competitive, with each point won through colossal efforts. Merrick, the Martigues attacker, stood out with a super spike that thrilled the arena. Nice stayed in touch but made some inaccuracies at key moments. Martigues finally closed the set 25-23, gaining an initial advantage in this quarter-final and putting pressure on the Nice visitors.
Nice Volley-Ball’s comeback in the second set
Despite this initial setback, Nice Volley-Ball did not get discouraged. The team from the French Riviera responded by improving their reception and making optimal use of their attack-defense transitions. The set was very tight, and the suspense remained until the end. At this crucial moment, Shay Liberman shone with a decisive ace that allowed Nice to take the lead. Nice won 25-22, leveling the match and shifting the momentum.
The third set, a decisive turning point
Freed by this equalization, the Nice team gained momentum in the third set. The Nice block became impenetrable, the defense multiplied spectacular recoveries, and the attacks consistently hit their targets. Overwhelmed, Martigues could no longer keep up with the pace. Nice rolled over them and won widely 25-15, gaining a major psychological and tactical advantage before approaching the decisive set.
Nice Volley-Ball: a demonstration to conclude
The fourth set was one-sided. From the first points, Nice widened the gap and maintained a high pace. Martigues tried to respond, but the gap quickly grew, and the Nice team did not weaken. The power and precision of the Aiglons left no chance for the locals, and the set ended with an emphatic score of 25-12. With this victory, Nice Volley-Ball won 3 sets to 1, confirming their dominance in this quarter-final.
Players and a team in top form
This success resulted from a solid collective performance, where each player contributed to the effort. Shay Liberman, with decisive serves and great attacks, was an essential driver, while the entire team kept their composure after a difficult start. The Nice team combined tactical discipline, offensive power, and defensive rigor to gain the upper hand over Martigues.
Nice Volley-Ball in the semi-finals, a strong message sent
With this away victory, Nice Volley-Ball sends a clear message to its future opponents: they must be reckoned with. Qualification for the semi-finals confirms that the team from the French Riviera has the maturity and mental strength to go far in this competition. Nice supporters can rejoice: their team continues to thrill the Côte d’Azur and now aims to reach the final.
