Ashdod Secures 3-0 Victory Over Kfar Saba, Leads Finals Series 2-0

Match Overview

Maccabi Ashdod celebrated their second consecutive victory in the finals against Hapoel Kfar Saba, winning decisively with a score of 3-0 (18-25, 19-25, 34-36). With this win, Ashdod has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the championship series. The two teams showcased an intense rivalry, particularly in a nail-biting third set that saw Ashdod pull off a late-game comeback.

Set Breakdown

First Set

The match opened with a tightly contested first set, where both teams exchanged leads. Despite Kfar Saba’s early efforts, Ashdod emerged victorious, closing the set at 25-18.

Second Set

Kfar Saba initiated the second set with a promising start, leading 3-0. However, Ashdod responded to level the score at 8-8 after a crucial misplay by Kfar Saba’s Kirshenbaum. Ashdod maintained the momentum and finished the second set at 25-19, bringing the match score to 2-0 in sets.

Third Set

The third set proved to be a thriller. Kfar Saba initially led 5-2 before Ashdod clawed back to reduce the gap. The teams went back and forth, entering a tense final phase tied at 31-31. Ultimately, Ashdod clinched the set at 36-34, securing the match with a 3-0 sweep.

Key Performers

Maccabi Ashdod

• Ella Saada: 18 points
• McEwan: 14 points
• Prutskikh: 13 points

Hapoel Kfar Saba

• Bursa: 18 points
• Holman: 11 points

Next Game

Ashdod will aim to complete their championship run in the next match scheduled for Tuesday in Kfar Saba, who will be eager to secure a win at home and extend the series to a fourth game.

Both teams will require strategy and robust performances as they head into this critical juncture of the finals, with Ashdod on the cusp of claiming the championship title