Triglav Kranj Rally Past Salonit Anhovo in Four Sets

Triglav Kranj recovered from a slow start to beat Salonit Anhovo 3-1 in the Slovenian 1. DOL on 25 October 2026. Salonit took the opening set 25-22, but Triglav responded with 25-21, 25-20 and 25-19 to claim a valuable away victory.

Match Overview

Salonit Anhovo began brightly, using home support and an aggressive serve to disrupt Triglav’s reception. The opening set went the hosts’ way, but Triglav adjusted quickly. From the second set onward, the visitors found a better balance between serving risk and defensive discipline. Salonit remained competitive in patches, especially early in the third set, but Triglav’s blocking and transition play gradually took control.

Key Moments

The first set was close until Salonit created a small cushion late and closed it out with a strong block. Triglav’s response in the second set was immediate: a 7-2 run early in the set gave the visitors confidence, and they held the lead comfortably. The third set was the most tightly contested, with the score level at 18-18 before Triglav won five of the next six points. That burst broke Salonit’s resistance, and Triglav carried the momentum into a controlled fourth set.

Tactical Story

Triglav’s serve-receive improved significantly after the first set, allowing its setter to use the middle and create better spacing for the outside hitters. Salonit’s serve lost some of its early bite, and the home side began to struggle in transition. Triglav’s block also became more effective, closing the line and forcing Salonit’s attackers into uncomfortable angles. The visitors’ error count dropped in the final two sets, which proved decisive.

Standout Performers

Triglav opposite Žan Novak led the comeback with important kills in the second and third sets, while Salonit captain Luka Kovačič fought hard to keep his team in the match. Triglav’s setter deserve credit for changing the tempo after the opening set, and the visitors’ libero provided stability in the back court. Salonit’s best moments came through its block, but the home side could not maintain that level across four sets.

Season Impact

The win gives Triglav Kranj three points and a strong away result in the 1. DOL, while Salonit Anhovo is left to reflect on a promising start that slipped away. In a league where home form is important, Salonit will want to correct its reception and transition consistency quickly. Triglav, meanwhile, will take confidence from its ability to recover after losing the first set.