Napredak W booked their place in the next stage of the Serbia Cup Women with a composed 3-0 home victory over Stara Pazova Women on October 29, 2026. The hosts won 25-19, 25-21, 25-17, controlling the match through strong serving and a well-organized block.

Match overview

Napredak W started with purpose, taking an early lead in the first set and never allowing Stara Pazova Women to build momentum. The second set was more competitive, but Napredak’s serving run in the middle of the set created the separation needed. The third set was the most comfortable for the home side, who closed the match with their best attacking performance of the night.

Key moments

• First set: Napredak broke a 7-7 tie with four straight points, including two blocks, to take control.
• Second set: Stara Pazova fought to 18-18, but Napredak responded with a decisive 5-1 run.
• Third set: The hosts raced to a 16-9 lead and maintained a comfortable cushion to the finish.

Tactical story

Napredak W’s serve pressure was the defining feature of the match. The home team consistently targeted Stara Pazova’s outside hitters, forcing the visitors into high, predictable attempts. Napredak’s block-read was excellent, with the middle blockers closing space quickly and the defenders behind them picking up several deflected balls.

Stara Pazova Women showed resilience in the second set and found some success through their opposite hitter, but the team’s error count rose whenever Napredak increased the tempo. The visitors also struggled to contain Napredak’s quick attacks through the middle, which opened space for the wings as the match progressed.

Standout players

Napredak W outside hitter Mina Petrovic led the home attack with a consistent performance across all three sets. Middle blocker Jelena Ilic was a strong presence at the net, contributing key blocks and quick points. Setter Ana Markovic kept the offense balanced. For Stara Pazova Women, Ivana Todorovic worked hard in attack but received limited support in the closing stages.

Cup impact

The straight-sets win sends Napredak W into the next round with confidence and a clean scoreline. For Stara Pazova Women, the cup exit highlights the gap between the teams in serve-reception stability and net defense. Napredak’s ability to close sets decisively will be an important asset in the later rounds of the Serbia Cup Women.