VakıfBank wrapped up the Vodafone Sultanlar League regular season in style, securing a 3-0 victory against Eczacıbaşı Dynavit in an away match. With this win, the team completed the season with 22 victories and set up a playoff semifinal clash against the same opponent.
The match saw contributions from nine different VakıfBank players, with Marina Markova leading the charge with 20 points, followed by Kiera Van Ryk with 12.
The first set was closely contested until VakıfBank pulled away at 21-20, closing it out 25-20 with a strong finish. Markova, Zehra Güneş, and Van Ryk played key roles in securing the lead.
In the second set, VakıfBank started aggressively, taking an early 5-0 lead and maintaining control throughout. Markova delivered an outstanding performance with 11 points and 4 blocks, helping her team claim another 25-20 set win.
The third set was competitive until 15-15, when VakıfBank went on a 5-1 run to gain the upper hand. They sealed the match with a 25-21 victory, completing a clean sweep.
Head Coach Giovanni Guidetti remained focused despite the win, stating:
“We played a consistent match, but we haven’t won anything yet. There’s still a long way to go, and we need to keep improving for the season’s final stretch.”
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