In their first home game of the season, IBB Polonia London, last year’s Super League runners-up, faced the reigning champions, Durham Palatinates. Despite a spirited performance, Polonia were unable to overcome the league leaders, with the match ending in a 3-1 defeat.
The eagerly awaited clash between two of England’s top volleyball teams was a thrilling contest. Polonia started strong and competed well in the opening set, but Durham’s quality and consistency ultimately secured them the victory in four sets.
Chris Hykiel, IBB Polonia London’s Sport Director, reflected on the result:
“It’s never easy playing against Durham. They are one of the top teams in the country, and credit to them. Congratulations to them for the win. It’s optimistic for the future. We haven’t had the best start to the season, of course, but we’ve got all sorts of ideas and things to try. Let’s hope the next match is even better than this one. It was a good game, and I think we gave a good account of ourselves in the first set at least, and that’s promising.”
While the result wasn’t what Polonia had hoped for, the team showed moments of promise that bode well for the season ahead. Supporters can be confident that the players and coaching staff are working hard to build on this performance.