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TUR W: VakıfBank Crowned Super Cup Champions

VakıfBank claimed the 2026 Turkish Women’s Super Cup after defeating Eczacıbaşı Peron İstanbul 3-2 in a five-set thriller at Antalya Sports Hall.

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VakıfBank won the opening two sets 25-21 and 25-23 before Eczacıbaşı responded with 25-19 and 25-17 victories to force a deciding set. Giovanni Guidetti’s side regained control in the tie-break, winning 15-10 to secure the trophy.

Marina Markova led VakıfBank with 29 points, including 26 kills from 52 attacks, while Zehra Güneş contributed 16 points and attacked at an impressive 68% efficiency. Tijana Boskovic added 15 points. Eczacıbaşı were led by Ebrar Karakurt with 23 points, followed by Ekaterina Antropova with 20.

Eczacıbaşı held a 13-5 advantage in blocks and served nine aces to VakıfBank’s six, but VakıfBank produced the stronger overall attacking performance, converting 43% of 150 attacks, compared with Eczacıbaşı’s 39%. The champions were particularly effective in the fifth set, recording a 57% attack rate as they closed out the match.

The contest lasted 135 minutes, with VakıfBank emerging on top after a closely fought Super Cup battle in Antalya.

Result: VakıfBank 3-2 Eczacıbaşı Peron İstanbul (25-21, 25-23, 19-25, 17-25, 15-10)

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