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Bestensee (dpa) - The Netzhoppers KW-Bestensee want to create something historical.

In the volleyball cup final in Mannheim against the United Volleys Frankfurt on Sunday (5.00 p.m. / Sport1), the Brandenburgers aim to win the first title in their club history.

However, coach Christophe Acht shifts the role of favorite to the opponent: “For me, Frankfurt is the team with the most experience.

That's why I see her at an advantage with 60:40. "

Netzhoppers setter Byron Keturakis, who was a cornerstone of the team until his back injury, will travel to Mannheim.

Whether the Canadian who has been missing for weeks can only be used on the day of the match.

So far, 17 clubs have entered the winners list of the cup competition that has been held since 1973.

Both Netzhoppers and Frankfurt are not to be found among them so far.

Since 1998 only three clubs have won the cup anyway: VfB Friedrichshafen (16 times), Generali Haching (4) and BR Volleys (3).

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In the Bundesliga, the Netzhoppers won both games against Frankfurt (3-0, 3-2).

Eighth, however, no longer attaches great importance to these results.

"Both teams will start from scratch in the cup final," said the Belgian, but added: "Of course, mentally, the two victories are good for us."

Frankfurt coach Juan Manuel Serramalera has also ticked off the defeats against Netzhoppers.

"A cup final is always something special, there is a different pressure than in a league game," said the 48-year-old Argentine.

For him: “You have to perform to the point.

And emotions play a big role. "

In the current Bundesliga table, the Frankfurters are sixth only one place ahead of their final opponent.

Acht concludes: “In terms of level, the two teams are not far apart.

The one who has the better nerve will win. "

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The Netzhoppers did not lack strong nerves in the previous three cup rounds.

Against Düren, Berlin Volleys and Herrsching, the team won 3-2 as outsiders - and always after 0-2 set deficiencies.

"Such games make us stronger," emphasized middle blocker Yannick Goralik.

The Frankfurters also demonstrated their stamina when they surprisingly won the semifinals at the record cup winner Friedrichshafen after a match point from Tim Grozer with 16:14 in the tie-break.

© dpa-infocom, dpa: 210226-99-603094 / 2

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