Hosting Igor Gorgonzola Novara in the 2023 CEV Champions League semi-final second leg, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit won 3-1 with 25-?, 25-set scores in the breathtaking clash and secured a spot in the final. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit will play against the winner of Fenerbahçe Opet - Vakıfbank match in the final to be played in Turin, Italy.
Starting the first set of the rematch strong, the Orange and Whites took the set 25-22. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, who took the lead with their effective game in the head-to-head set, brought the score to 1-0. Experienced setter Maja Ognjenovic showed a remarkable performance with her clever pass distribution.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, who took the lead in the second set, managed to increase the lead up to 9 points. With the number of blocks they achieved in a row, Eczacibasi won the set 25-12. While Eczacıbaşı Dynavit players made 6 blocks in total, team captain Tijana Boskovic played a wonderful set with 8 points.
The last set of the match was the scene of contentious rallies, the orange and white team won 25-21 bringing the situation to 3-0 and making their mark in the final. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, who defeated Italy representative Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-0, will play against the winner of Fenerbahçe Opet - VakıfBank matchup in 2023 CEV Champions League Super Final in Turin on 20 May. Team captain Tijana Boskovic became the most valuable player of the match with 21 points. Irina Vorokova played an important role in the victory with 11 points. Players from Eczacıbaşı Dynavit achieved 8 blocks and 3 serves.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit – Igor Gorgonzola Novara: 3-0
Hall: TVF Burhan Felek Vestel Volleyball Hall
Referees: Mathias EWALD (GER), Roy BENSIMON (IL)
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Hande, Yasemin, Boskovic, Voronkova, Jack-Kısal, Ognjenovic, Simge (L), Yaprak.
Igor Gorgonzola Novara: Bosetti, Danesi, Ebrar, Carcaces, Chirichella, Battistoni, Fersino (L), Ituma, Giovannini, Adams.
Sets: 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-21)
Duration: 78 minutes (25,23,30)
