“This match will be as difficult as the one we played a few days ago” says head coach Giovanni Guidetti. “Anytime we play Eczacibasi you get to see a real fight out there on the court. Our opponents have got great players and an excellent coach. Even though this is not going to be that easy, my players are very motivated and ready to go for another success” he singles out.
“We are evidently happy with the result of the first game as we got the right boost of confidence. In my opinion the final winner of this clash will be the team making fewer mistakes” says the team captain of Vakifbank, Gözde Sonsirma Kirdar. “Eczacibasi is a strong team but we have still two days left to continue and finalize our preparations. Our goal is to display some great Volleyball for the joy of all spectators in attendance” she concludes.
CEV CL: Vakifbank and Eczacibasi to play remake of Turkey’s top derby
The derby starring Vakifbank TTelekom and Eczacibasi VitrA ISTANBUL is certainly one of the most interesting and intriguing clashes provided by the Drawing of Lots for the 1/8 finals of the 2012 CEV Volleyball Champions League – Women. After sealing the first match with a 3:1 last week, the 2011 champions of Vakifbank are expected to go for a second win on Thursday as the return match takes place at Burhan Felek Volleyball Hall.