Halkbank Ankara and CS Arcada Galati emerged victorious in their respective matches in the third round of the CEV Champions League Pool Stage.
Halkbank Ankara reclaimed their top position in Pool C with a win against Portugal’s Sport Lisboa e Benfica (25-17, 25-23, 25-16). The standout player of the match was Mert Matic, who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) after scoring an impressive 11 points and achieving a perfect 100% attack rate. Nimir Abdel-Aziz also made a significant impact as the game’s top scorer, contributing 16 points with a 50% attack rate and two kill blocks. Benfica’s performance was highlighted by Thiago Oliveira, who was the only player from his team to reach double digits with 11 points, including a 41% attack rate and one kill block.
In intense match of Pool E, the Romanian team CS Arcada Galati faced off against Czech team LK Lvi Praha. The game extended to five sets, with Galati ultimately securing the win. Theo Fabricio Lopes was the driving force behind Galati’s success, scoring a remarkable 25 points, including a 55% attack rate and two aces. Casey Adam Schouten led Lvi Praha with 19 points, contributing with a 45% attack rate and two kill blocks. The final scoreline stood at 3-2 in favor of Galati (25-15, 23-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-11).
Pool C
- Halkbank Ankara vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-16)
Pool E
- CS Arcada Galati vs. LK Lvi Praha 3-2 (25-15, 23-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-11)
