Hosting Turkish Airlines at home in the 14th week of the Vodafone Sultans League, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit left the field victorious 3-0 with set scores of 27-25, 25-17 and 25-23. The orange-whites increased their number of wins to 13 with this match.
In the first set of the breathtaking match, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, with its fans behind it, won the set 27-25. In the set that witnessed competitive rallies, the orange and white team came from behind and won, taking the lead 1-0. Experienced middle blocker Jovana Stevanovic played an important role in winning the set with her effective serves at the end of the set.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit started the second set quickly and managed to increase the difference to over 9 points with consecutive points. In the set that ended 25-17, Irina Voronkova was one of the prominent names for the Orange-Whites with 2 blocks and 5 attacks.
The orange-whites came from behind and took the lead in the last set, winning the set 25-23 and the match 3-0, and started the second half with a victory. Captain Tijana Boskovic was the top scorer of the match with 18 points. Irina Voronkova played an important role in the victory with 12 points. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit players achieved 6 serves and 7 blocks.
Expressing her views after the match, national setter Elif Şahin said, “First of all, I would like to congratulate all our fans on the new year. The first match of 2024 started with excitement. Our fighting spirit in the first set increased our motivation and I think we reflected that energy in the other sets. We played a competitive game, and even though we lost our rhythm for a moment in the last set, we managed to come from behind and win. Fighting again on our field gave both us and our fans valuable moments. "I congratulate my teammates on today's victory," he said.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit – Turkish Airlines: 3-0
Hall: Eczacıbaşı Sports Hall
Referees: Seçkin YENER, Mehmet GÜL.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Hande, Jack-Kısal, Elif, Gray, Stevanovic, Boskovic, Simge (L), Yaprak, Naz, Voronkova, Beyza.
THY: Sıla, Bergamann, Duarte, Van Ryk, Şeyma, Kübra, Melis (L), Silva, Derya, Neriman.
Sets: 3-0 (27-25, 25-17, 25-23)
Duration: 87 minutes (30,26,31)
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, the reigning champions of the Italian League and CEV Champions League for the 2024-2025 season, have added American outside hitter Kathryn Plummer to their roster.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, continuing to structure its roster for the 2024-2025 season, will continue its journey with experienced setter Naz Aydemir Akyol, who emerged from its youth academy and wore the team's jersey between 2004 and 2009, and also played in the previous season.
