The SMS Grup Efeler Ligi 23rd-round action began with a dramatic showdown as Altekma edged out Halkbank in a thrilling five-set battle, winning 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 33-31, 23-25, 16-14) at home. The intense match, played at Atatürk Volleyball Hall, lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
🔹 Halkbank Squad: Dick Kooy, Yüksel Bıdak, Marek Sotola, Mirza Lagumdzija, Mert Matic, Micah Ma’a, Volkan Döne (L), İzzet Ünver, Yoandy Leal Hidalgo, Hüseyin Batuhan Duman, Tuna Uzunkol
🔹 Altekma Squad: Gülhan Emir Pınar, Miguel David Gutierrez Suarez, Bertuğ Öndeş, Maxim Buculjevic, Özgür Karababa, Cafer Kirkit, Hüseyin Şahin (L), Dimitriy Bahov, Niyazi Ulaş Dokumacı, Boğaçhan Zambak, Eray Kursav, Branko Zilic
📊 Set Scores:
- 1st Set: Halkbank 25-22
- 2nd Set: Altekma 25-22
- 3rd Set: Altekma 33-31
- 4th Set: Halkbank 25-23
- 5th Set: Altekma 16-14
Despite Halkbank’s strong start, Altekma fought back and clinched a marathon third set (33-31), setting the stage for a decisive fifth set. With home-court advantage and a resilient performance, Altekma sealed the victory, handing Halkbank a tough loss on the road.
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