The most gripping chapter of their history unfolded during the . On January 11, 2023, the two teams met in Karlovy Vary for a Pool D battle that pushed both sides to their absolute limits.

: ZAKSA roared back to take the next two sets, only for Karlovarsko to force a deciding fifth set with a 25-23 win in the fourth.

: The match became an "ultra marathon" of volleyball. Karlovarsko took the first set 25-23, signaling they were ready to topple the giants.

: In a tense tie-break, the Polish powerhouse finally secured a 15-13 victory, escaping with a narrow 3-2 set win . Head-to-Head History