Host team Ittihad Club (LBA) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Rodrigues Oranges Club Sportif d’Amitiés (MRI) of Mauritius, 3 sets to 1 (25–20, 25–13, 25–27, 25–17) in Match 017 of the 46th edition of the African Men’s Volleyball Club Championship. A strong showing on home soil saw the Libyan team display consistency and control throughout the match.
From the opening serve, Ittihad Club set the tone, claiming the first set 25–20 in 23 minutes with a solid all-around display. They then dominated the second set 25–13 in just 21 minutes, capitalizing on numerous errors from the Mauritian side.
Rodrigues Oranges responded with a spirited performance in the third set, improving their defense and showing greater cohesion to snatch the set 27–25 after a lengthy 34-minute battle.
However, the Libyan team quickly regained their rhythm in the fourth and final set, controlling the tempo and sealing the match 25–17 in 24 minutes. The match concluded in 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Match Summar
Final Score: Ittihad Club (LBA) 3 – 1 Rodrigues Oranges CSA (MRI)
Total Points:
Ittihad: 100
Rodrigues Oranges: 77
Set Scores:
Set 1: 25–20 (23 min)
Set 2: 25–13 (21 min)
Set 3: 25–27 (34 min)
Set 4: 25–17 (24 min)
Match Duration: 1h42
Statistical Breakdown by Skill:
Attack
Ittihad: 50 points, 11 errors, 66 attempts
Rodrigues: 31 points, 18 errors, 51 attempts
Block
Ittihad: 8 points, 14 faults
Rodrigues: 3 points, 12 faults
Serve
Ittihad: 14 service aces, 29 faults (56 attempts)
Rodrigues: 5 service aces, 16 faults (57 attempts)
Opponent Errors Benefited
Ittihad scored 28 points from opponent errors
Rodrigues scored 38 points from opponent mistakes