The Berlin Volleys defeated the Grizzlys Giesen 3:1 in the DVV Cup Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals.

The Berlin Volleys, reigning German volleyball champions, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the DVV Cup after a 3:1 victory against the Grizzlys Giesen in the Round of 16. The match took place on Saturday, with set scores of 25:21, 23:25, 25:15, and 25:21. This marks the third consecutive win for the Berlin Volleys this season, following their triumphs in the League Cup and Bundesliga matches.

The game saw a competitive start, with the Grizzlys Giesen initially putting up strong resistance. The Berlin Volleys faced technical errors early on and trailed 8:10 in the first set. However, they capitalized on mistakes from the Grizzlys and executed a decisive 5:0 run to secure the opening set. Despite their dominance in the second set, leading 16:11, the Berlin team lost focus, allowing Giesen to stage a comeback and claim the set. During the break, Berlin’s coach Andrea Anastasi reportedly addressed the team at length, which proved effective.

In the third set, the Berlin Volleys regained control, delivering a commanding performance to win 25:15. The fourth set began similarly, with Berlin taking an early 10:6 lead. Giesen fought back and briefly led 18:17, but Berlin responded with a 3:0 run and ultimately converted their second match point to secure victory. Key contributors for Berlin included Alexandru Rata with 17 points and Florian Krage-Brewitz with 16 points. The quarterfinal matchups will be determined after the final Round of 16 game on Sunday evening.