VakıfBank secured a commanding 3-0 win against Aras Kargo in the 16th round of the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi. The away victory in İzmir marked their 14th triumph of the season, with set scores of 25-10, 25-22, and 25-21.
Ali Frantti led VakıfBank with 13 points, while Caterina Bosetti and Kiera Van Ryk contributed nine points each. Zehra Güneş and Kendall Kipp added six points apiece, showcasing the team’s balanced attack.
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This victory extended VakıfBank’s unbeaten run in their last seven away games, dropping just one set during this stretch. Previous wins in this streak include triumphs over Zeren Spor, Bahçelievler Belediye, Aydın Büyükşehir Belediye, Nilüfer Belediye, Beşiktaş, and Kuzeyboru.
Match Summary:
- Score: Aras Kargo 0–3 VakıfBank (10-25, 22-25, 21-25)
- Venue: Atatürk Volleyball Hall, İzmir
- Top Scorers:
- Aras Kargo: Diaris Pérez (11), Hanna Klimets (8)
- VakıfBank: Ali Frantti (13), Caterina Bosetti (9), Kiera Van Ryk (9)
Other Round 16 fixtures include Fenerbahçe Medicana vs. Keçiören Belediye Sigorta Shop, Türk Hava Yolları vs. Kuzeyboru, Zeren Spor-Galatasaray Daikin, Sarıyer Bld.-Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, Bahçelievler Bld.-Beşiktaş, and Aydın BBSK-Nilüfer Bld. Eker.
