Plato are a formidable team. They have a smasher, a lifter, good services. Copernicus were undefeated so far. They did not lose a single set.
The match had all the ingredients of a sumptuous gourmet. It had spice, the salt, the sweet moments, the bitter rivalry :-).
The match began with Copernicus winning the toss and electing their side. Plato started the serve. It was match with best of 3 sets and each set of 21 points.
Plato took an early lead in the first set. Copernicus seemed little off-form and clueless. Gradually, they started finding their rhythm. But it was too less and too late.
Plato maintained their lead to finish the first set with 21 - 15.
The sun was soaring and the second set began.Copernicus this time played a better game and were resolute not to drop this set and claw their way back into the game. This time around, Plato took an early lead but Copernicus came back into the game and overtook Plato. This time around, Copernicus were persistent enough to win the set 21 - 15.
The stage was set for what seems like a final before the final. The third set was going to be the decider. The teams were now emotionally charged and also getting tired. The heat getting more relentless.
Both teams were now going neck-to-neck. If Plato took a 1-point lead, Copernicus would fight back and even the score. If Copernicus surged ahead, Plato would even it. The tension was mounting and it became clear that whoever wins, this match was arguably turning out to be the match of the tournament. With score at 16 - 16, Copernicus scored 4 successive points to be at matchless 20 - 16 score. Or so they thought. Plato had a plan of their own. They stuck to their game while Copernicus started fumbling. The score was now 20 - 20 !
Words did not matter anymore, to say it was anybodys game was stating the obvious. Plato went to 21 - 20. They need one more point to seal their berth in the finals. Copernicus broke their service and leveled the score 21 - 21. How long will it last ? How far will it go ? Who will be the last team standing ? The game had lasted for 2 hours and still the winner was no where in sight. Copernicus now needed two more point on their serve. Plato broke the service. Copernicus broke the service again. Copernicus took a lead, the score was now 22 - 21. Just one more point, so near yet so far. This time around, Copernicus made no mistake, they won 23 - 21.
Both teams played like champions, but there can't be two kings in the jungle. Copernicus moved into the final. They will now face Zeno.
The crowd were regaled by the gladiators and their was loads of vocal support for both the teams. The teams were vocal with rushes of adrenalin that Rinkal ended up warning both the teams.
The scores can be found in the Scoreboard section.
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