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Dominant Performance by Reigning Champions in Champions League Women

Reigning champions in the Champions League Women, KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL TARNOBRZEG, were in the fast lane tonight. In the opening leg of the semi-final, the Polish champions beat LINZ AG Froschberg in straight matches.

Unlike the very close quarterfinal and two legs that ended in five matches and required a gold match, the opening leg of the penultimate stage was finished in the express lane.

“The team was fantastic tonight. We were very motivated,” said Elizabeta SAMARA. “Fu Yu performed at the top level tonight. She was superb. Xiao Xin was also at a high level.”

SAMARA was forced to go the full distance. She beat Suthasini SAWETTABUT by the death point.

“In the key moments, I was more focused, but I have to give credit to SAWETTABUT for a very tough fight.”

The return leg will be played in Poland on Saturday.

In the other semi-final, SKST Plus Hodonín will meet ETIVAL ASRTT.


LINZ AG Froschberg- KTS ENEA SIARKOPOL TARNOBRZEG 0-3

Sofia POLCANOVA - Fu YU 0-3 (7-11, 8-11, 8-11)

Ivana MALOBABIC - Xiaoxin YANG 0-3 (3-11, 4-11, 4-11)

Suthasini SAWETTABUT - Elizabeta SAMARA 2-3 (13-11, 8-11, 7-11, 11-6, 5-6)