Mumbai, October 25: Mumbai Meteors on Friday defeated the Goa Guardians 15-8, 15-8, 16-14 to book a spot in the final of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match. Mumbai will play the winner of the second semifinal between Bengaluru Torpedoes and Ahmedabad Defenders, as per a press release from PVL. The final will be played on Sunday. PVL 2025: Kolkata Thunderbolts Shine Bright on Diwali Night With 3–1 Victory Over Hyderabad Black Hawks.

Goa showcased their attacking intent early on with Nathaniel Dickinson's spike and Rohit Yadav's power-packed serve. But Goa's defence struggled against consistent attacks from Mumbai's Shubham Chaudhary and Amit Gulia. Dickinson's spike helped Goa win the super point, but Mumbai's disciplined formation edged the Meteors ahead.

Prince tried to counter-attack for Goa from the middle zone, but Karthik kept Mumbai stable. Smart play from Shubham minimised Mumbai's errors. Goa made a change in formation, bringing on setter Aravind to turn the momentum.

A super serve from LM Manoj provided a moment to celebrate for the Guardians. But Prince's overhit shot cost Goa a super point, helping Mumbai take a two-set lead. Amit's super serve continued Mumbai's dominance while adding more pressure on Goa's shoulders. PVL 2025: Kochi Blue Spikers Clinch Kerala Derby With Commanding 3–1 Victory Over Calicut Heroes.

Petter Ostvik won the battle against Prince in the third set, helping Mumbai dominate the middle zone. Vikram won a super point, giving a glimmer of hope to the Goa fans. But just when it looked like Goa would be able to fight back, Karthik blocked Chirag Yadav's spike, helping his side win the game and reach the final.

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