In a fierce battle in the 4th round of Pool A in the Champions League, defending champions Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle faced a disappointing 0-3 defeat against the Turkish powerhouse, Ziraat Bank Ankara. This marks their second loss in this edition of the competition, having previously fallen to Ziraat with a score of 2-3 in an away game.
Ziraat Bank Ankara continued to impress, maintaining their unbeaten record in Pool A with four victories in as many matches. They secured this important win with a remarkable 10 kill blocks, leaving ZAKSA in second place with two wins and two losses.
The U.S. international, Matt Anderson, shone brightly with 15 points, earning him the MVP award, while teammate Wouter Ter Maat contributed 14 points. Bartosz Bednorz led the scoring for ZAKSA with 12 points.
In front of 1900 fans in Azoty Kędzierzyn-Koźle hall, Ziraat Bank Ankara dominated the match, especially with their strong serving and solid performance at the net. Despite some effort to turn the tables in the second set, Grupa Azoty couldn’t regain control, leading to a 0-3 victory for the visiting team.
CEV Champions League – Pool A – Round 4
Grupa Azoty ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – Ziraat Bank Ankara 0-3 (21-25, 17-25, 21-25)
