Hosting Fenerbahçe Opet in the Vodafone Sultans League 2nd Week match, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit won the match 3-2 with set scores of 23-25, 25-23, 25-23, 18-25 and 15-11.
While both teams started the first set of the derby effectively, the competitive rallies took the breath away. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit closed the gap with the help of experienced setter Naz Aydemir Akyol and team captain Tijana Boskovic, and fell behind at the end of the set. The orange-whites lost the first set 23-25.
The orange-whites took the lead with consecutive points in the second set, which started with mutual points, and brought the score to 1-1. While the last moments of the second set of the match witnessed exciting moments, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit won the set 25-23.
The orange-whites started the third set with an effective game and took the lead 2-1 with Boskovic's effective dunks. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, who did not give up in the third set, where the breath was held until the last point of the set, received applause from the audience with its volleyball.
The fourth set of the match, in which the excitement was not lacking even for a moment, started with both teams mutually scoring points. Fenerbahçe Opet won the set 18-25 and brought the score to 2-2
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit increased its superiority in the final set and won the set 15-12. Scoring consecutive points with the support of their fans, the orange and white team won the match 3-2. Captain Tijana Boskovic was the top scorer of the match with 36 points. Canadian spiker Alexa Gray made a significant contribution to winning the match with 13 attacks, 2 blocks and 2 service points. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit players achieved 6 blocks and 8 service points.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit – Fenerbahçe Opet: 3-2
Hall: Eczacıbaşı Sports Hall
Referees: Erol Akbulut, Mehmet Topal.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Boskovic, Hande, Gray, Naz, Stenavoic, Jack-Kısal, Simge (L), Yaprak, Martyna, Beyza.
Fenerbahçe Opet: Magdalena, Aslı, Meliha, Arina, Eda, Bojana, Gizem (L), Cansu, Meryem.
Sets: 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-23,18-25,15-11)
Duration: minutes (29,29,29,26,17)
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.
