Europe Cup Men | 2 Mar 2024
KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO Advances to Europe Cup Men's Final in superb style
The winners of the Europe Cup men's title in 2018, semi-finalists in 2019, and runners-up last year, KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO, have once again reached the final. After securing a 3-1 victory in the opening leg in Austria against Felbermayr Wels, today's return leg played in Poland saw KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO succeed by the same margin.
Once again, Jonathan GROTH proved to be the key player, winning both of his matches against Felix WETZEL and Andreas LEVENKO, boosting his record to 13 wins in 14 matches this season in Europe. His only loss came in November against Jin UEDA during Stage 2 in Group C of the Champions League in the match against SolexConsult TT Wiener Neustadt. In later stages of the Europe Cup, GROTH remains unbeaten.
Jakub DYJAS, who lost his encounter in the opening duel three days ago against Andreas LEVENKO, avenged his defeat in furious style tonight. Similarly, Austria’s club player Jiri MARTINKO prevailed against Kaii KONISHI after an opening leg defeat.
In the final, the Polish side awaits the winner of the duel between KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki and A.S PONTOISE-CERGY TT.
“It was a very good match. The away duel was much more challenging. They played very well in their venue, so we knew it was going to be a tough battle. We were very happy to clinch a 3-1 away victory, which gave us the capacity to play more relaxed and have a much better performance at home,” explained Jakub DYJAS.
The atmosphere in DZIAŁDOWO was fantastic.
“We had great support here. More than 400 people were here tonight and made us very happy. Everyone from the team did a great job. It's amazing that we moved to the final once again,” said Jakub DYJAS.
Second leg
KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO - Felbermayr Wels 3-1
Jonathan GROTH – Felix WETZEL 3-1 (8-11, 11-6, 11-5, 11-4)
Jakub DYJAS - Andreas LEVENKO 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-4)
Kaii KONISHI - Jiri MARTINKO 0-3 (8-11, 7-11, 10-12)
Jonathan GROTH – Andreas LEVENKO 3-1 (7-11, 13-11, 11-1, 15-13)
Opening leg
Felbermayr Wels - KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO 1-3
Andreas LEVENKO - Jakub DYJAS 3-1 (14-12, 11-9, 8-11, 11-5)
Maciej KOLODZIEJCZYK - Jonathan GROTH 0-3 (8-11, 5-11, 9-11)
Jiri MARTINKO - Kaii KONISHI 1-3 (6-11, 11-8, 12-14, 9-11)
Andreas LEVENKO - Jonathan GROTH 1-3 (11-9, 9-11, 8-11, 8-11)
