A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano and Allianz Vero Volley Milano each triumphed in their away matches during the CEV Champions League quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Allianz MTV Stuttgart pulled off an unexpected victory over Fenerbahce in their home game. Imoco Conegliano overcame VakifBank Istanbul with a 3-1 win, while Vero Volley Milano triumphed over LKS Commercecon Lodz with the same scoreline. Allianz MTV Stuttgart defeated Fenerbahce 3-2.
Imoco Conegliano traveled to Istanbul to face Turkish powerhouse VakifBank. Despite losing the first set, Imoco Conegliano dominated the next three sets, led by Isabelle Haak’s spectacular performance, scoring 28 points, including 5 aces. Kathryn Plummer and Kelsey Robinson Cook also made significant contributions.
Meanwhile, in Lodz, Allianz Vero Volley Milano encountered a challenging start against LKS Commercecon but quickly regained control to win the match. Dana Rettke stood out with 16 points, including 7 blocks. Paola Egonu and Miriam Sylla, each scoring 14 points, and Laura Heyrman with 12 points, also played important roles in Milano’s victory. Teodora Pusic excelled in the libero position, achieving an 89% positive reception rate and 72% perfect receptions.
In a surprising twist, Allianz MTV Stuttgart defeated Fenerbahce 3-2 in Stuttgart, adding another layer of excitement to the Champions League quarter-finals.
CEV Champions League Quarter-Finals
- VakifBank Istanbul vs. A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano 1-3 (25-23, 17-25, 18-25, 18-25)
- LKS Commercecon Lodz vs. Allianz Vero Volley Milano 1-3 (18-25, 25-14, 18-25, 14-25)
- Allianz MTV Stuttgart vs. Fenerbahce Istanbul 3-2 (22-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-20, 15-10)
