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TUR W: VakıfBank One Win Away from Championship Glory

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VakıfBank Beats Fenerbahçe Again in Sultanlar Ligi Finals, Leads Series 2-0

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VakıfBank has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi play-off finals after defeating Fenerbahçe Medicana 3-1 in the second match held at Burhan Felek Vestel Voleybol Salonu.

Despite losing the first set 22-25, VakıfBank made a strong comeback by taking the next three sets 25-20, 25-19, and 25-23. With just one more win needed in the best-of-five series, VakıfBank is now on the brink of clinching the championship.

Star Performances Shine Bright

Russian star Marina Markova led VakıfBank with a phenomenal 27 points, including 6 aces. Canadian powerhouse Kiera Van Ryk contributed 20 points, proving to be a pivotal force throughout the match. On Fenerbahçe’s side, Melissa Vargas stood out with 24 points.

Player Reactions Highlight Team Spirit

Kiera Van Ryk expressed pride in her team’s resilience:
“I’m proud of my team. Playing in such a high-pressure environment is tough, but we managed to turn the tide. We know the next game will be just as challenging.”

Meanwhile, setter Cansu Özbay added:
“Even though we’re up 2-0, we’ll play like it’s still 0-0. We’re a team built for finals, and we really want this title.”

What’s Next in the Series?

The third match will be played on April 22, 2025. If necessary, the fourth and fifth games are scheduled for April 25 and April 27, respectively.

If VakıfBank wins the next match, they will be crowned champions of the 2024-2025 Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi season.

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