The Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi kicked off today with an array of six matches, but all eyes were on the much-anticipated showdown between Turkish Airlines (Türk Hava Yolları) and Eczacıbaşı Dynavit. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit didn’t disappoint their fans, clinching a resounding 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-18, 25-21, and 25-22.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit’s performance was notable from the onset. With powerful attacks and a strong block, they took the first set 25-18. The second set saw an even start, but Eczacıbaşı Dynavit’s prowess shone again, closing the set at 25-21. Their momentum carried into the third set, sealing their victory at 25-22. The captain, Tijana Boskovic, led the scoring charts with a whopping 20 points, while Alexa Gray contributed significantly with 13 points.
Fans can expect another sizzling matchup in Round 2 as Eczacıbaşı Dynavit squares off against Fenerbahçe Opet on October 17.
Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi – Round 1 Results:
- PTT vs. Kuzeyboru: 1-3 (14-25, 18-25, 25-19, 25-27)
- Çukurova Bld. vs. Muratpaşa Bld. Sigorta Shop: 0-3 (22-25, 22-25, 23-25)
- VakıfBank vs. Karayolları: 3-0 (26-24, 25-19, 25-18)
- Fenerbahçe Opet vs. Aydın B.Şehir Bld.: 3-0 (25-15, 29-27, 25-19)
- Sarıyer Bld. vs. Beşiktaş Ayos: 2-3 (15-25, 21-25, 25-13, 25-21, 13-15)
- THY vs. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: 0-3 (18-25, 21-25, 22-25)