In a thrilling match in Istanbul, Savino Del Bene Scandicci clinched a victory against Eczacıbaşı Dynavit in the 2024 CEV Champions League Pool B. Scandicci secured a 3-1 win with set scores of 25-23, 25-21, 16-25, and 25-23.
This win keeps Savino Del Bene Scandicci to the top of Pool B, while Eczacıbaşı Dynavit holds the second position. With this outcome, Scandicci advances directly to the quarterfinals, while Eczacıbaşı Dynavit prepares for the play-off stage.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit initially matched the pace with effective serving but narrowly lost the first set 23-25. The visiting team, Scandicci, continued their momentum into the second set, securing it 25-21.
However, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit showcased resilience in the third set. Led by Tijana Boskovic they dominated the set, winning 25-16. This victory narrowed Scandicci’s lead to 2-1.
Despite this resurgence, Savino Del Bene Scandicci maintained composure and won the decisive fourth set 25-23, concluding the match with a 3-1 victory. Linda Nwakalor of Scandicci was lauded as the most valuable player of the match, contributing 13 points, while Boskovic of Eczacıbaşı Dynavit emerged as the top scorer with 27 points.
In another Pool B encounter, Maritza Plovdiv faced Vasas Obuda. The Bulgarian team, Maritza, fell to the Hungarian side Vasas with set scores of 24-26, 19-25, 17-25.
