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Halkbank lost in #CEVChallengeCupM final after golden set

by Press 23/03/2022

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Halkbank won the silver medal in #CEVChallengeCupM after their first defeat in this competition. Narbonne was better from Turkish team with result 3:1 (25-22, 22-25, 25-23, 25-19) in the second match of the #CEVChallengeCupM final. After the match, Narbonne Volley won the golden set 21:19 and reached the championship title.

Entering the title-deciding match after a 0-3 loss from the home match, the French showed great determination and motivation, winning at 3-1 the fixture, and then seizing on their fifth golden setpoint. Halkbank, on the other hand, struggled in the important moments, and although they’ve were giving it constantly a try, they couldn’t reach their full potential. This way, the Turkish miss a chance to claim the title for yet another season, after finishing third in 2021.

Narbonne’s setter, Nicolas Uriarte was named MVP of the game, for Halkbank Nicolas Bruno was the best with 18 points.

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Eczacibasi Istanbul lifts up the #CEVCupW trophy, again after four years

by Press 22/03/2022

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In the match for the #CEVCupW title, Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul was crowned champion! The last time that they held up this trophy was back in 2018 and now, four years later, it is again in their hands. The Tigers were in a better position when going into this match than Allianz MTV Stuttgart. Eczacibasi already won 3:1 in the home match and needed to win two sets in this match which they easily managed (18-25, 21-25, 25-18, 24-26).

Excitement, happiness, and pride. That is what players from Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul felt once they’ve realized that they are this year’s #CEVCupW champions. It all happened very quickly as they won the first two sets and they all started celebrating. But, let’s start from the beginning.

MVP of the match was Maja Ognjenovic with four winning spikes but it is worth saying that throughout this whole tournament Tijana Boskovic scored 170 points and she is the top scorer for Eczacibasi.

“It was a really tough match. We know Stuttgart from the past, so we had to bring everything to the game. Some points of the match were very critical. We are just happy to bring home the cup. Now we focus on the next steps of the season and hope to win some more” said outside hitter McKenzie Adams.

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Main Romania

CSM Volei Alba Blaj winner of Romanian National Women Cup

by Press 21/03/2022

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CSM Volei Alba Blaj won the Romanian National Women Cup for the third time in a row. In the final, which was played on Sunday in Mioveni, CSM Volei Alba Blaj defeated CSM Târgoviște 3-1 (28-30, 26-24, 25-12, 25-22).

Scoring 21 points, Victoria Russu was the best scorer of the winning team and MVP of the match.

For CSM Alba Blaj Volleyball, this is the fourth Romanian Cup won in history, after those of 2021, 2019 and 2017.
CSM Târgoviște remains with only one trophy, won in 2016.

In the semifinals of the Final Four Tournament, which are played on Saturday, CSM Volei Alba Blaj defeated CSO Voluntari 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21) and CSM Târgoviște defeated Rapid with a score of 3 -0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-21).

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Türkiye

Fenerbahçe defeated Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul, unstoppable Vakifbank

by Press 21/03/2022

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This weekend, Fenerbahçe Opet won the highest anticipated encounter against a very strong opponent overpowered their rivals in four sets in championship of Turkey.

CEV Champions League Volley semifinalist Fenerbahçe Opet Istanbul hosted the CEV Cup finalist Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul in the biggest clash of the Turkish Sultanlar League’s 24th round.

After a challenging and tough first set, with the support of their fans, Fenerbahçe had no difficulties in taking the other two as well, and the Yellow Angels became victorious of the battle by a clear score of 3-0 (28-26, 25-20, 25-16).

The reigning SuperFinalist and the other CEV Champions League Volley semifinalist VakifBank Istanbul sweep PTT Ankara in four sets 3:1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17).

By this result, VakifBank continued to remain at the top position in the charts. Fenerbahce now caught Eczacibasi for the second position: Both teams have 20 victories and 60 points in 24 matches, but Eczacibasi preserved their vice-leader place with the set average.

This match was also attended by participants of BVA Evaluation Meeting, that was hosted by BVA and Volleyball Federation president Mehmet Akif Ustundag this saturday in Istanbul.

BVA members held evaluation meeting in Istanbul

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