Monza Sweeps Fenerbahçe in Istanbul
MINT Vero Volley Monza delivered a dominant performance in Istanbul, sweeping Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-23). Monza showcased exceptional composure in tight moments, with standout performances from Ibrahim Lawani (MVP, 16 points) and Ivan Zaytsev (15 points). Their efficient attack (60%) and control in decisive phases secured their lead in Pool B. Fenerbahçe, despite a strong start, couldn’t contain Monza’s rhythm, leaving the Turkish side to regroup for their next challenge against Olympiacos.
Olympiacos Overcomes Giesen in a Thrilling Battle
In Piraeus, Olympiacos claimed a hard-fought 3-1 victory over German side Giesen (25-21, 24-26, 25-16, 26-24). Led by Gordon Perrin (20 points, MVP) and Alen Pajenk (17 points), the Greek champions rebounded from a narrow second-set loss to dominate the third and edge out a nail-biting fourth. With this win, Olympiacos now sits second in Pool B and is gearing up for a important showdown with Fenerbahçe next week.
