Zeren Spor booked their place in the CEV Champions League quarterfinals after defeating SSC Palmberg Schwerin in the Play-Off Round.
The Turkish side claimed a 3-1 away win in Germany (25-21, 25-21, 21-25, 25-14), with Anna Lazareva leading the way with 25 points and earning MVP honors. Svetlana Gatina and Maja Aleksic also contributed to the victory.
Zeren then sealed qualification in front of 1,812 fans in Ankara with a dominant 3-0 win (25-16, 25-18, 25-14). Lazareva again stood out, scoring 16 points, including three aces and three blocks.
Head coach Stevan Ljubicic praised his team’s effort in their first European campaign, while Schwerin coach Felix Koslowski acknowledged Zeren’s attacking strength.
Zeren will now face defending champions A. Carraro Prosecco DOC Conegliano for a place in the Final Four.