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Ukraine, the winners of the 2017 #EuroLeague, will lock horns on Sunday with the defending champions from Turkey in the most important match of the 2021 edition of the competition - the Grand Finale. On Saturday, Ukraine stormed out for a 3-0 over the hosts from Belgium, recording as many as 13 aces that, in the end, became crucial on the road to the victory. Team leader Plotnytskyi became top server with 9 aces to his name, and a total of 19 points. The players around head coach Ugis Krastins needed 97 minutes to outclass the opponent and book their spot at the Final, being better in all the elements of the game. The Red Dragons were showing equal skill only on the block, finishing with 7, compared by the 8 of Ukraine.  

• Ukraine started much better in the match, showing better skills in all the components. Plotnytskyi was above all in these moments, contributing the most for the building up of a comfortable point difference. Ukraine opened in their favour better on the block (4) and on the serve (3 aces).  

• In the next set, Ukraine stormed out for a quick 10-3, and it was again Plotnytskyi, who was shining on the court. The Ukrainian players made it quite difficult for Belgium’s reception, although Sam Deroo and Jolan Cox tried to interact in the middle of the set,  but Ian Ireshchenko supported by Plotnytskyi helped Ukraine get back on track. With 8 aces in this set, Ukraine got closer to the victory. 

• Ukraine were better on attack in the beginning of the next set, while Belgium dominated on the block. The Red Dragons  weren’t giving up, tying the score, and seizing the opportunity after a momentous lack of concentration by Ukraine. However, it was too late to turn things around, as Ukraine reacted quickly with sharp attacks and congratulated themselves with the victory.