Vakifbank Istanbul
After 32 games played this season, with the same number of victories, Vakifbank finally got the title.
Aydemir and companions absolutely dominated the first two sets thanks to the great service and defense, while Eczacibasi played one their worst games of the season. In the 3rd set Eczacibasi finally found the right response, and played a true rival for Vakifbank. Then Vakifbank pulled their best weapons – block, and Brakocevic’s service, which was enough for them to successfully close the match, and claim the title.
February 24
Vakifbank Istanbul – Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-23)
Vakifbank: Aydemir, G.Kirdar-Sonsirma, Toksoy, Brakocevic, Onal, Furst, Guresen (L); Gurkaynak, Kinik. Do not enter: Hocaoglu, Uslupehlivan, Glinka. All: Guidetti.
Eczacibasi: O.Kirdar-Cemberci, Shashkova, Cansu, Darnel, Gumus, Poljak, Kayalar-Kuzubasioglu (L); Karakoyun, Yilmaz, S.Usic. Do not enter: Kayacan, Arisan. All: Micelli.
Daikin Galatasaray Istanbul – Karsiyaka 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-14)
Top Scorers: Ozsoy 15, 13 Arslan, Gioli 11, The White absent Nur Saka 9, Kurkut 8, Mutlu 6.
Standings:
Vakifbank Istanbul 9
Eczacibasi VitrA Istanbul 6
Daikin Galatasaray Istanbul 3
Karsiyaka 0
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