The SMS Grup Efeler Ligi continued with intense action in Round 2, as Halkbank triumphed over Galatasaray HDI Sigorta in straight sets (25-23, 25-20, 27-25) at the TVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall.
Led by Radostin Stoytchev, Halkbank’s star players Matey Kaziyski and Tsvetan Sokolov delivered standout performances. Kaziyski scored 15 points with 61% attack efficiency, while Sokolov added 13 points and two aces. Cuban outside hitter Yoandy Leal contributed 11 points, helping seal the clean sweep before 3,000 spectators.
On the opposing side, Jean Patry and Stephen Maar led Galatasaray’s attack with 14 and 15 points, respectively. Despite their efforts, the Istanbul team couldn’t hold off Halkbank’s aggressive offense and strong blocking.
Results from Round 2
- Gaziantep Gençlik Spor edged past On Hotels Alanya Belediyespor in a five-set thriller (3–2).
- Ziraat Bankkart continued its strong start, defeating Gebze Belediyespor 3–1.
- İstanbul Gençlik Spor swept İBB Spor Kulübü 3–0.
- Kuşgöz İzmir Vinç Akkuş Belediyespor overcame Rams Global Cizre Belediyespor 3–1.
- Altekma battled hard to secure a 3–2 win over Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor after a back-and-forth five-set game.
- And finally, Halkbank’s 3–0 triumph over Galatasaray HDI Sigorta.
Standings provided by Sofascore
- POL M: Barkom Każany Lwów Outlast Politechnika Częstochowa
- TUR M: Halkbank Defeats Galatasaray 3-0
- BRA M: Sesi Bauru Stuns Sada Cruzeiro
- Martina Šamadan Leads Panathinaikos to Strong Start in Greek League
- Bulgarian Volleyball Federation Postpones Women’s Head Coach Appointment
