APR VC emerged winners of the twenty second Rutsindura Memorial Match after defeating rivals Rwanda Vitality Group VC in an exciting five-set closing performed at Gisagara Gymnasium on Sunday.
APR staged a robust comeback to seal the title, successful the decisive tiebreak set 15-9 after the 2 sides had shared the opening 4 units 22-25, 25-18, 25-14 and 22-25.
REG made a brilliant begin and claimed the opening set 25-22, capitalising on APR’s defensive lapses and making use of relentless strain with their serves. APR responded impressively within the second set, enhancing their blocking and attacking combos to degree the match with a 25-18 victory.
The army aspect maintained the momentum within the third set, dominating REG 25-14 via fast transitions and highly effective finishes on the internet. REG, nevertheless, refused to again down and edged APR 25-22 within the fourth set to drive a decisive tiebreak.
APR finally proved stronger within the closing set, closing out a 15-9 win to carry the trophy.
Earlier within the day, Gisagara VC secured the bronze medal after edging Police VC 3-2 in one other entertaining encounter. Gisagara received with set scores of 23-25, 25-18, 13-25, 25-17 and 15-6.
The ladies’s class was cancelled after a number of golf equipment failed to verify participation. Rwanda Income Authority Ladies’s Volleyball Crew turned the most recent aspect to withdraw, leaving RP-Huye WVC as the one crew obtainable for the competitors.
The annual match is held in honour of Alphonse Rutsindura, a former instructor at Petit Séminaire Virgo Fidelis in Huye District.
