VakıfBank made a strong start to the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi playoff finals, defeating Fenerbahçe Medicana 3-0 to take an early lead in the championship series.
The reigning champions delivered a disciplined performance, controlling the tempo and capitalizing on important moments. Tijana Bošković led the way with 22 points, while Marina Markova added 11.
VakıfBank established dominance in the first set and maintained consistency throughout the match. The second set was tightly contested, but the visitors edged ahead with more efficient play, before sealing the victory in the third.
Team statistics highlighted the difference, with VakıfBank posting 40 attack points at 46% efficiency and eight blocks. Fenerbahçe, despite 42 attack points, struggled with efficiency at 27% and registered four blocks. Arina Fedorovtseva scored 21 points for the hosts, supported by Melissa Vargas with 14.
The win extends VakıfBank’s streak to 20 consecutive victories in all competitions and marks their sixth straight triumph over Fenerbahçe.
The second match is scheduled for April 11, where VakıfBank will host with a chance to strengthen their advantage.
Result
Fenerbahçe Medicana 0–3 VakıfBank
(18–25, 23–25, 21–25)
