Ziraat Bank Ankara is heading to the CEV Cup Final after a dominant 3-1 victory (25-17, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20) over Itas Trentino in the semifinal second leg. The Turkish side’s strong serving (7 aces) proved too much for the reigning European champions, securing their spot with a 4-2 aggregate win.
Ter Maat Leads the Charge
Ziraat Bank wasted no time, storming to a 2-0 lead before Trentino fought back in the third. But when it mattered most, the home team held firm, with Wouter Ter Maat leading the way as MVP with 20 points, supported by Bülbül (14), Clévenot (13), and Anderson (12).
Trentino’s Alessandro Michieletto (19 points) and Gabi Garcia (10 points) tried to turn the tide, but it wasn’t enough to force a decisive golden set.
- Final Score: Ziraat Bank Ankara 3-1 Itas Trentino (25-17, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20)
MVP: Wouter Ter Maat (20 points) - Ziraat Bank Ankara (TUR): Anderson 12, Ter Maat 20, Sahin Hilmi, Stern 2, Savas 8, Bulbul 14, Yenipazar 2, Gunes, Clevenot 13, Bayraktar (L), Sahin Haci, Zonca, Kir, Gedik
- Itas Trentino: Bartha, Garcia Fernandez 10, Kozamernik 4, Laurenzano (L), Lavia 12, Michieletto 19, Resende Gualberto 8, Rychlicki 2, Magalini, Acquarone, Sbertoli 3, Pellacani, Pesaresi
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