After a convincing performance, Igor Gorgonzola Novara secured their place in the Champions League semifinals with a 3-0 win over the reigning German champions, Allianz MTV Stuttgart. Novara had previously won 3-1 in Germany.
Ebrar Karakurt was the top scorer of the match with 16 points (50% attack, 3 aces, and 1 block point), while Kenia Carcaces contributed 13 points (56% attack, 2 aces, and 1 block) to the victorious team. Krystal Rivers led the scoring for Stuttgart with 14 points (50% attack). Kenia Carcaces was named the MVP of the game in the presence of 2650 spectators.
CEV Champions League – 1st Leg
Developres Rzeszow (POL) vs Eczacıbaşı Dynavit (TUR): 1-3 (19-25, 25-22, 25-16, 26-28)
Allianz MTV Stuttgart (GER) vs Igor Gorgonzola Novara (ITA) 1-3 (25-21, 16-25, 21-25, 23-25)
VakifBank Istanbul (TUR) vs Vero Volley Milano (ITA) 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-17)
Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul (TUR) vs A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano (ITA) 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-19)
CEV Champions League – 2nd Leg
Vero Volley Milano vs VakifBank Istanbul 2-3 (25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 21-25, 11-15)
March 22, 2023
Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs Allianz MTV Stuttgart 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-21).
March 23, 2023
Carraro Imoco Conegliano (ITA) vs Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul (TUR)
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit (TUR) vs Developres Rzeszow (POL)