ISTANBUL defeats VILLA CORTESE by 3-2: CEV Volleyball Champions League
The CEV Volleyball Champions League is currently being held in several European cities including Castellanza, Italy. Two teams used the Italian city as a backdrop to their fixture as Eczacibasi vitra ISTANBUL and MC-Carnaghi VILLA CORTESE
of Italy. Five thrilling sets were required for the ISTANBUL squadto declare vicoty 16-25, 25-14, 23-25, 25-19 and 15-13.
The coach of the Eczacibasi team expressed himself in the following manner after the match had come to its conclusion: “I am very happy not only with the win but also with the quality we displayed tonight. I am sure that VILLA CORTESE will continue its European
campaign with more success.”
The first set of the match saw the guests struggle with the ball and they fell to making errors. On the other hand, the host team took advantage of the home crowd to get dominance and win the opening frame. However, the loss of the first set of the game
made ISTANBUL rally together and give some tough competition to their opponents who were completely dominated by the Turkish squad. As a result, the second frame went the way of ISTANBUL and the match was equalised.
The third set saw a tough competition ensue between the two sides and no one was sure where the tables would turn until the very end when the home team again secured a win. The ISTANBUL squad responded by securing themselves the fourth set and taking the
match to a decisive fifth one. The final set of the game was competitive but unfortunately for the home team, ISTANBUL was able to seal the deal on the frame.
The player that stood prominent on the ISTANBUL side was Mirka Francia who scored a total of 21 points and got to be the top scorer.
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