Europe Cup Men | 27 Apr 2024
KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO Secures Title in Europe Cup Men
On their third appearance in a European Cup final, KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO clinched their second title. In two thrilling legs of the final between two Polish clubs, KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki was halted at the last hurdle. The trophy was presented by ETTU Vice President Ina JOZEPSONE.
In the opening match, Jonathan GROTH gave the hosts a dream start by defeating Marek BADOWSKI. Just like a few days earlier against Konishi KAII, BADOWSKI lost by a death point. The Dane kept his focus and showed great nerves under pressure in a very close match to overcome Marek.
The next match brought another five-game thriller; Milosz REDZIMSKI recovered from a 0-2 deficit to level, but Jakub DYJAS withstood his spirited comeback to win by a death point. By doing so, he secured the second needed point tonight and the overall win for KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO. The title was secured.
In the last duel, Konishi KAII overcame Panagiotis GIONIS.
"We are unbelievably happy. It was an amazing experience. Also we are so happy to have so many spectators supporting us on our way in Działdowo. I think that we showed a very high level of table tennis. Each one of us won put great effort and we did it in a fantastic way. Every match was so close; only one point decided the winner. My match as well as Jonathan's against BADOWSKI were very emotional. The advantage went from one side to another, and it was so exciting, ending in a narrow margin. We gave spectators a very unpredictable match. We are happy that we won it in the end," said Jakub DYJAS.
KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO - KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki 3-0
Jonathan GROTH - Marek BADOWSKI 3-2 (14-12, 8-11, 11-9, 8-11, 6-5)
Jakub DYJAS - Milosz REDZIMSKI 3-2 (11-7, 11-9, 7-11, 6-11, 6-5)
Konishi KAII - Panagiotis GIONIS 3-0 (11-8, 12-10, 11-7)
Opening leg
KS DARTOM BOGORIA Grodzisk Mazowiecki - KS DEKORGLASS DZIAŁDOWO 0-3
Marek BADOWSKI - Konishi KAII 2-3 (7-11, 11-4, 13-11, 6-11, 5-6)
Milosz REDZIMSKI - Jonathan GROTH 2-3 (11-9, 13-11, 8-11, 4-11, 4-6)
Panagiotis GIONIS - Jakub DYJAS 2-3 (8-11, 14-12, 11-9, 8-11, 5-6)
