In an electrifying opening match of Round 17 in the Vodafone Sultanlar League, Zeren Spor emerged victorious against powerhouse VakıfBank with a narrow 3-2 win at the VakıfBank Sports Palace. The set scores were 25-21, 23-25, 25-18, 18-25, and 13-15.
Match Highlights:
- Top Performers: VakıfBank’s Kiera Van Ryk shone with 21 points, while Zeren Spor’s Samanta Fabris led all scorers with an impressive 24 points.
- Key Moments: The deciding fifth set was a nail-biter, with Zeren Spor clinching the win 15-13 after a spirited comeback.
- Team Stats: VakıfBank fielded a strong lineup, including contributions from Marina Markova (18 points) and Zehra Güneş (7 points). Zeren Spor countered with standout performances from Samanta Fabris (24 points), and Aleksandra Uzelac (20 points).
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The match set an exciting tone for the week, with the rest of the 17th round matches scheduled for January 19, featuring major teams like Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Eczacıbaşı Dynavit.
Other matches of Round 17 – January 19, 2025
- Keçiören Bld. Sigorta Shop vs Aydın BBSK
- Beşiktaş vs. Fenerbahçe Medicana
- Kuzeyboru vs Aras Kargo
- Eczacıbaşı Dynavit vs Bahçelievler Bld.
- Nilüfer Bld. vs Türk Hava Yolları
- Galatasaray Daikin vs Sarıyer Bld.
Standings provided by Sofascore
