Our team finished in second place in the AXA Sigorta Champions Cup after losing 3-1 to Fenerbahçe Medicana. To raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the AXA Sigorta Champions Cup match featured the use of the pink ribbon symbol in social media posts, highlighting the color pink. This initiative emphasized not only sports but also social responsibility.
The first set began with the rival team taking the lead, and although the orange and white team managed to close the gap towards the end of the set, Fenerbahçe Medicana won the first set 25-23.
In the thrilling second set, the orange and white team started strong, winning the set 25-22 with effective serves and defensive organization, leveling the match at 1-1.
Fenerbahçe Medicana went on to win the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-17 and 25-18, clinching the match 3-1 and becoming the holder of the AXA Sigorta Champions Cup. Captain Tijana Boskovic was the top scorer of the match with 29 points. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit recorded 4 service points and 10 blocks.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit – Fenerbahçe Medicana: 1-3
Venue: TVF Burhan Felek Vestel Volleyball Hall
Referees: Erdal Akıncı, Mehmet Gül.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Yaprak, Rettke, Boskovic, Gray, Jack-Kısal, Elif, Simge (L), Hande, Aybüke, Stevanovic, Beyza.
Fenerbahçe Medicana: Aslı, Vargas, Meliha, Eda, Drca, De Souza, Gizem (L), Arelya, Stysiak, Vesileva.
Sets: 1-3 (23-25, 25-22, 17-25, 18-25)
Duration: 109 minutes (29, 27, 24, 29)
