In an intense showdown in the 7th week of the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi, VakıfBank clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fenerbahçe Medicana, rallying from a 2-1 set deficit. Marina Markova and Kiera Van Ryk led the way for VakıfBank, scoring 30 and 27 points respectively. The win marked VakıfBank’s sixth consecutive league victory, powered by strong fan support at VakıfBank Sports Palace. Head Coach Giovanni Guidetti praised his team’s progress and resilience, noting, “We are improving with each game, and our hard work is paying off.”
The match began with VakıfBank narrowly taking the first set 25-23, thanks to Van Ryk’s 8 points and a solid blocking game. However, Fenerbahçe responded, capturing the next two sets 25-14 and 25-23. In the fourth set, VakıfBank surged ahead with a 6-0 run to secure a 25-17 win, forcing a decisive fifth set. VakıfBank sealed the match with a 15-10 final set score.
In another interesting clash, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit dominated Türk Hava Yolları with a clean 3-0 sweep (25-20, 25-16, 25-21), with Tijana Boskovic scoring 17 points and Alexa Gray adding 15. Eczacıbaşı displayed superior serve and blocking, totaling 14 blocks and 9 aces in a 71-minute contest at İBB Cebeci Sports Complex.
Other results of week 7:
- Zeren Spor defeated Sarıyer Bld. 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-19).
- Galatasaray Daikin lost to Aydın B.Şehir Bld. in a close 2-3 (25-15, 23-25, 19-25, 25-18, 12-15).
- Aras Kargo fell to Bahçelievler Bld. 2-3 (15-25, 25-22, 25-19, 20-25, 9-15).
- Kuzeyboru bested Keçiören Bld. Sigorta Shop 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-17).
The week will conclude with Beşiktaş facing Nilüfer Bld. Eker on November 3.
