The second round of the Türkiye Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi concluded with five matches, including VakıfBank’s narrow 3-2 victory over Kuzeyboru. In their first home game of the season, VakıfBank edged past their opponents in a five-set thriller. Kiera Van Ryk shone for the hosts, leading with 18 points, while 10 VakıfBank players contributed to the scoreboard.
VakıfBank dominated the opening set with a strong 25-13 win, propelled by Van Ryk’s three aces. Kuzeyboru responded, taking the next two sets 25-18 and 25-19. VakıfBank bounced back in the fourth set, securing a 25-16 win and forcing a decisive tiebreaker. In the final set, VakıfBank emerged victorious 15-12.
Final score: VakıfBank 3, Kuzeyboru 2 (25-13, 18-25, 19-25, 25-16, 15-12)
Other results from the day:
- Aydın BBSK vs Türk Hava Yolları: 0-3 (16-25, 23-25, 20-25)
- Fenerbahçe Medicana vs Nilüfer Bld. Eker: 3-0 (25-23, 32-30, 25-18)
- Bahçelievler Bld. vs Keçiören Bld. Sigorta Shop: 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 25-16)
- Aras Kargo vs Galatasaray Daikin: 0-3 (23-25, 23-25, 22-25)