The Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi playoff finals kicked off with an electrifying face-off where Fenerbahçe Opet emerged victorious against Eczacıbaşı Dynavit. In an away match that set the tone for the series, Fenerbahçe Opet defeated the hosts 3-1, with set scores of 25-22, 25-27, 25-23, and 27-25. This win gives Fenerbahçe a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series, inching them closer to the championship title.
Melissa Vargas from Fenerbahçe shone brightly as the match’s top scorer, securing 23 points (44% attack, 2 aces, 3 blocks). Despite her efforts, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit’s Tijana Boskovic stood out as well, contributing 21 points for her team (44% attack, 3 aces).
The series continues with the teams facing off in a potentially decisive set of matches. The next game is scheduled for April 13, Saturday, at Fenerbahçe’s home ground, followed by another match on April 15, Monday. If necessary, subsequent matches will take place on April 18, Thursday, and April 21, Sunday, to determine the season’s champion. The team that secures three victories will claim the prestigious title, adding another chapter to the intense rivalry between these two volleyball powerhouses.
VakıfBank defeated THY 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-18), taking a 1-0 series lead in the playoff for the third place. This series, decided by the first to win two out of three matches, continues with games on April 12 and, if necessary, April 14.