Ziraat Bankkart claimed the first match of the SMS Grup Efeler Ligi Play-Off finals with a 3-1 victory over Galatasaray HDI Sigorta in Ankara.
The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five championship series after bouncing back strongly following a second-set loss. Nimir Abdelaziz led Ziraat with 20 points, while Tomasz Fornal contributed 19 in the win. For Galatasaray, Stephen Maar scored 21 points and Jean Patry added 19 in the loss.
Game two will take place on April 24, with Galatasaray set to host the next clash.
Result: Ziraat Bankkart 3-1 Galatasaray HDI Sigorta (25-23, 20-25, 25-21, 25-19)
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