Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, competing in the 2024 Axa Insurance Cup Volleyball Final Stage, defeated their opponent VakıfBank in the semi-final match with set scores of 25-18, 25-23, 22-25, 24-26, and 15-12, advancing to the final. The orange and white team will face Fenerbahçe Opet in the final.
Winning the first two sets with effective play, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit secured a 2-0 lead over their opponent. The match witnessed thrilling rallies, with Eczacıbaşı Dynavit claiming the first two sets with scores of 25-18 and 25-23.
The third set was a closely contested battle, with both teams exchanging leads. VakıfBank managed to win this period 25-22, bringing the score to 2-1.
In the fourth set, characterized by long rallies, VakıfBank secured a narrow victory of 26-24, leveling the match at 2-2.
In the decisive fifth set, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit emerged victorious with a score of 15-12, winning the match 3-2 and securing their place in the Axa Insurance Cup Volleyball final. Captain Tijana Boskovic was the top scorer of the match with 40 points, while Hande Baladın played a crucial role in the victory with 19 points. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit players obtained 11 blocks and 2 service points.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit - VakıfBank: 3-2 Venue: Ankara Sports Hall Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Gray, Beyza, Boskovic, Hande, Jack-Kısal, Elif, Simge (L), Voronkova, Stevanovic, Yaprak VakıfBank: Cansu, Gabi, Bahar, Thompson, Busa, Zehra, Ayça (L), Aylin (L), Caratasu. Sets: 3-2 (25-18, 25-23, 22-25, 24-26, 15-12) Duration: 84 minutes (25, 24, 32, 31, 19)