Ziraat Bankkart has achieved its third consecutive championship win, claiming victory over Halkbank in the decisive Game 5 with a score of 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 25-22). This comes after Ziraat Bankkart finished second in the regular season.
Halkbank had a strong regular season, suffering only one defeat. However, they found themselves needing to rebound from a 1-2 deficit in the playoff final series. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to secure the title in the fifth and final game.
Osmany Juantorena was a standout player in the final for Ziraat Bankkart, scoring 18 points, including an impressive 58% in attack, 2 blocks, and 1 ace. Wouter Ter Maat also contributed significantly with 19 points, while Martin Atanasov added 16 points, boasting a commendable 68% in attack.
For Halkbank, Nimir Abdel-Aziz and Thomas Jaeschke were the top scorers, each contributing 22 points. Abdel-Aziz achieved 48% in attack and 2 aces, while Jaeschke also secured 2 aces with an impressive 68% in attack.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award was presented to Ziraat’s setter Arslan Eksi, marking his 8th Turkish Championship Title. Rumors are already circulating that Eksi may be heading to Fenerbahce in the upcoming season.
AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi – Playoff Finals – Game 1
Halkbank vs Ziraat Bankkart 3-1 (25-15, 25-16, 23-25, 26-24)
AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi – Playoff Finals – Game 2
Ziraat Bankkart vs Halkbank 3-0 (26-24, 30-28, 25-20)
AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi – Playoff Finals – Game 3
Halkbank vs Ziraat Bankkart 1-3 (14-25, 23-25, 25-22, 16-25)
AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi – Playoff Finals – Game 4
Ziraat Bankkart vs Halkbank 1-3 (23-25, 20-25, 25-19, 16-25)
AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi – Playoff Finals – Game 5
Halkbank vs Ziraat Bankkart 1-3 (22-25, 25-20, 20-25, 22-25) – (Series 2-3)
