The race for the 2025 CEV Volleyball Cup Women title is down to four teams after an intense quarter-final stage. Igor Gorgonzola Novara, THY Istanbul, Vasas Óbuda Budapest, and CS Volei Alba Blaj have secured their spots in the semifinals, setting the stage for thrilling matchups ahead.
Novara Dominates with Unbeaten Run
Italian powerhouse Igor Gorgonzola Novara, last season’s CEV Challenge Cup winners, cruised past Maritza Plovdiv with two commanding 3-0 victories. Taylor Mims led the charge with 16 points. They will now face THY Istanbul in the semifinals.
THY Istanbul’s Stunning Comeback
After losing the first leg 3-1 against BKS Bostik ZGO Bielsko-Biała, THY Istanbul responded with a clean 3-0 home win (25-19, 25-15, 25-20) to force a golden set, where they dominated 15-7. Anthí Vasilantonáki starred with 21 points, helping THY book a showdown with Novara.
Vasas Óbuda Budapest Prevails in Thriller
Despite losing 3-2 to Moya Radomka Radom in the second leg, Hungarian side Vasas Óbuda Budapest advanced thanks to their earlier 3-1 win. Fatoumatta Sillah (29 points) and Taylor Bannister (23 points) played crucial roles in their comeback, taking key sets 27-25 and 31-29.
CS Volei Alba Blaj Secures Semifinal Spot
Alba Blaj eased past FC Porto after a 3-0 first-leg win, sealing qualification with a 3-1 second-leg victory. Despite dropping the second set 23-25, they dominated the third 25-9 and closed out the match 25-22. They now face Vasas Óbuda Budapest in the semifinals.
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