Waremme secured a hard-fought 3–1 away win over Guibertin in the Belgian Cup on 24–25 October 2019, coming through with scores of 25-21, 23-25, 25-18, 25-20. The result saw Waremme advance with a mature display, bouncing back from a mid-match lapse to dominate the latter stages against a stubborn Guibertin outfit.

Match Overview

The tie began with Waremme looking sharp, moving the ball well in system and finding early success with their middle attacks. Guibertin, however, were not overawed and kept the first set within reach until a late serving run from Waremme's outside hitters created the decisive separation. The first set belonged to the visitors, but the second set told a different story.

Guibertin came out aggressively in the second, pressing their serving and forcing Waremme into reception trouble. The home team’s blockers stepped up, sending several Waremme attacks back into the stands, and a narrow lead was enough to level the match at 1–1. That set proved to be Guibertin's high-water mark, however, as Waremme adjusted their passing lanes and began to exploit the gap between the home team's middle and left-side blockers.

Tactical Story

• Serve and receive: Waremme's improved service pressure in sets three and four repeatedly pushed Guibertin's offence out of system.
• Opposite hitter battle: The Waremme opposite found consistent success on the high ball to the right side, particularly in the deciding sets.
• Momentum management: After dropping the second set, Waremme's timeout adjustments and side-out efficiency steadied the ship.

Key Moments

The turning point came early in the third set. With the score tied at 6–6, Waremme won three consecutive points on a combination of a Guibertin attack error, a solo block, and a sharp service winner. From that moment, the visitors' confidence grew visibly, and Guibertin struggled to regain their early rhythm. Waremme closed out the third set comfortably and never trailed by more than two points in the fourth.

Season and Cup Impact

This victory carried double significance for Waremme. It secured a place in the next cup round, but more importantly it showed the team's ability to absorb pressure in a hostile environment and adjust tactically mid-match. Guibertin, for their part, demonstrated cup-fighting qualities and would have felt frustrated to let a winnable match slip after leveling at one set apiece.

For Waremme, the performance on the road set a solid foundation for the rest of their domestic campaign and proved they could win close matches when it mattered most.