In a thrilling showdown, VakıfBank clinched a 3-0 victory against Eczacıbaşı Dynavit in the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi at the VakıfBank Sports Palace. This marked VakıfBank’s fourth consecutive win in the league, solidifying their impressive form this season.
VakıfBank vs. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit – Photo: TVF
The initial set saw an intense competition, with Jordan Thompson spearheading VakıfBank’s charge, scoring 8 points to ensure a 25-23 victory. The momentum persisted as VakıfBank demonstrated their prowess in the second set with a 25-20 win. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit fought valiantly in the final set, but VakıfBank sealed the deal with a 25-22 set win, resulting in a 3-0 match triumph.
VakıfBank’s performance was commendable with key contributions from multiple players. Jordan Thompson emerged as the star, racking up 16 points, while Zehra Güneş added a significant 12 points. Gabi, Bahar Akbay, and Chiaka Ogbogu also made notable contributions to the team’s success.
On the other hand, Captain Tijana Boskovic’s valiant effort for Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, with a staggering 25 points, was unfortunately not enough to turn the tide in their favor. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, however, did showcase their defensive skills, achieving 13 blocks and 7 serve points.
The absence of key players, Canadian outside hitter Alexa Gray and Polish outside hitter Martyna Czyrnianska, due to injuries, might have affected Eczacıbaşı Dynavit’s overall performance.
Post-match, Giovanni Guidetti, VakıfBank’s Head Coach, expressed gratitude towards the fans and praised the exceptional efforts of players like İdil Naz (Başcan) and Chiaka (Ogbogu). Jordan Thompson and Cansu Özbay, VakıfBank’s star setter, also shared their elation on the hard-fought victory.
Match Details:
- Match Result: VAKIFBANK 3, ECZACIBAŞI DYNAVIT 0
- Venue: VakıfBank Sports Palace
Performance Highlights:
- VakıfBank: Cansu Özbay (3 points), Jordan Thompson (16 points), Zehra Güneş (12 points)
- Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Hande Baladın (14 points), Tijana Boskovic (25 points)
Set Breakdown: 25-23, 25-20, 25-22
Duration of Sets: 29 minutes, 28 minutes, 31 minutes
