In a gripping CEV Champions League Quarter-Final match, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul edged out Savino Del Bene Scandicci in a breathtaking five-set battle, securing a 3-2 victory.
The game began with Eczacıbaşı taking an early lead, but Savino Del Bene’s tenacity saw them clinch the first set 25-23. The teams went back and forth in the subsequent sets, with Eczacıbaşı leveling the score in the second set. Despite a spirited comeback from Savino in the third set, Eczacıbaşı dominated the fourth and decisively won the fifth set, showcasing their formidable prowess.
The match concluded with scores of 23-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-17, 15-10 in favor of the Istanbul team, who now looks forward to the next Quarter-Final match. With standout performances, including a high-scoring game from Tijana Boskovic (31 pts) and a commanding presence from libero Simge Aköz, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit has taken a significant step towards the Semifinals of CEV Champions League.
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)
- Eczacıbaşı Dynavit vs. Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 24-26,15-10)