A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano defeated VakifBank Istanbul with a scoreline of 3-1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-16) in front of a packed Palaverde arena, earning their place in the CEV Champions League semifinals. Despite an initial setback in the first set, Conegliano, led by Kathryn Plummer and Isabelle Haak, staged a remarkable comeback to secure the victory. Plummer, who scored 16 points, was named the match’s MVP, while Haak led the scoring with 19 points.
In another quarterfinal match, Allianz Vero Volley Milano triumphed over ŁKS Commercecon Łódź with a straight-set win (25-21, 25-14, 25-23) at the Allianz Cloud Milano. This victory marked a historic first for Milano, propelling them into the semifinals. Raphaela Folie, with her outstanding performance of 13 points, including 4 blocks, was awarded the MVP of the match.
These triumphs lead to an exhilarating semifinal arrangement, pitting Italian giants against Turkish contenders, ensuring captivating matchups in the quest for European triumph. Vero Volley Milano will go head-to-head with Fenerbahce, while Eczacibasi Dynavit is set to battle Conegliano.
