BR Volleys took the VBL Super Cup with a 2:1 victory over Gizh on Sunday afternoon. The match, played on 18 October 2026, settled the early-season trophy between two established sides in the German league. By then, both teams had already shown their quality in recent outings, but neither could predict who would lift the silverware.
And here's the thing about cup finals — they rarely follow the pattern of league form. Gizh came into the game with momentum from back-to-back wins, having swept SVG Lüneburg 3:0 and Ludwigshafen 3:1 in consecutive days. The home crowd expected their side to ground out the win on familiar ground.
To be fair, BR Volleys brought their own confidence. The visitors had string of solid results behind them: a 3:1 victory over VfB Friedrichshafen on Saturday, followed by a clean 3:0 against Netzhoppers. They also carried memories of a hard-fought 3:1 win over ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle earlier in October. When the whistle blew, those recent performances mattered more than any prediction.
The match itself turned on moments rather than sustained pressure. Gizh took the opening set but BR Volleys responded with composure. The second set saw the visitors take control, and the deciding third set came down to who held their nerve under pressure. In the end, BR Volleys ended a barren spell against their opponents and claimed the title.
For Gizh, the loss cuts against a run of positive results at home. They had beaten SVG Lüneburg 3:0 and Ludwigshafen 3:1, yet fell short when it counted. The defeat means they'll need to regroup before the league campaign truly gets underway.
BR Volleys now sit with momentum heading into their next fixture. The Super Cup win adds to their growing list of victories this season, and the confidence from a close final could prove valuable as they navigate the challenges ahead.
