Fenerbahce sweep Galatasaray in an Istanbul derby while VakifBank extend their winning streak during round six.

Fenerbahce Medicana continued their perfect start to the Turkish Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi with a derby victory over Galatasaray Daikin, while VakifBank extended their winning streak during an action-packed sixth round of the volleyball season.

The headline clash took place at Burhan Felek Vestel Hall, where Fenerbahce swept their Istanbul rivals 3-0 with set scores of 25-22, 25-18, and 25-18, completing the dominant match in just 84 minutes.

This crucial victory maintained their unbeaten record at five wins from five matches, with one game still in hand, according to information published by volley.

Fenerbahce Medicana Secure Straight-Set Derby Win

Fenerbahce demonstrated exceptional tactical discipline throughout the encounter at Burhan Felek Vestel Hall. Their straight-set victory over Galatasaray Daikin solidified their status as top title contenders in the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi.

Despite the best efforts of Vita Akimova, who scored 17 points for Galatasaray, the hosts could not match the intensity of the Fenerbahce squad during the 84-minute contest.

VakifBank Defeat Afyon in Four Sets

Meanwhile, VakifBank faced a much tougher challenge against Sinnada Hotels Afyon Belediye Yüntas, but ultimately emerged with a hard-fought 3-1 victory on the road.

Head coach Giovanni Guidetti saw his team surrender a dramatic second set 35-33 after 39 minutes of intense play, before taking strict control of the remaining two sets.

Zehra Gunes and Tijana Boskovic led VakifBank with 18 points each, while Ceren Yuzgenc scored 19 for the hosts, lifting VakifBank to a 6-0 record and a 16-match regular-season winning streak.

Thrilling Comebacks and Five-Set Battles

The sixth round of the Turkish volleyball league delivered high drama across multiple venues, featuring stunning comebacks and endurance tests for several competing clubs.

Besiktas produced a thrilling comeback against Zeren Spor, recovering from a 2-1 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory after a gruelling 156-minute battle.

Similarly, Aras Kargo overturned a two-set deficit to defeat Nilüfer Belediyespor Eker in a dramatic five-set encounter.

Round Six Results Overview

Other matches across the league produced decisive outcomes, highlighting the competitive depth of the ongoing Turkish Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi season.

  • Eczaciboston and Türk Hava Yollari registered comfortable straight-set victories over their respective opponents.
  • Göztepe Yuppo defeated Kuzeyboru 3-1 in a hard-fought match at home.
  • Eczacıbaşı Peron İstanbul overcame Manisa BBSK 3-0, highlighted by a tight 30-28 opening set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Istanbul derby in the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi?

Fenerbahce Medicana defeated Galatasaray Daikin 3-0 in straight sets at Burhan Felek Vestel Hall during the sixth round of the Turkish Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi.

What is VakifBank record after round six?

VakifBank improved their record to 6-0 and extended their regular-season winning streak to 16 matches after defeating Afyon Belediye Yuntas 3-1 under coach Giovanni Guidetti.

Which players led the scoring for VakifBank against Afyon?

Zehra Gunes and Tijana Boskovic led VakifBank with 18 points each, while Ceren Yuzgenc contributed 19 points for the hosts in the four-set match.