VakıfBank completes a stunning comeback against Eczacıbaşı in the Vodafone Sultanlar League.

In a thrilling encounter during the Vodafone Sultanlar League, VakıfBank staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat Eczacıbaşı Peron Istanbul 3-2 on the road in Istanbul.

The victory on the fourth matchday extended VakıfBank's unbeaten start to the season and marked their fifth consecutive win over their fierce local rivals in the Turkish volleyball competition.

Head coach Giovanni Guidetti praised his squad for their incredible mental toughness after falling behind early, according to information published by volley.

VakıfBank comeback against Eczacıbaşı in Istanbul

Eczacıbaşı Peron Istanbul dominated the opening stages of the match at the home venue, comfortably taking the first two sets with dominant scores of 25-14 and 25-18 to put the pressure squarely on the visitors.

Refusing to surrender, VakıfBank regrouped tactically and completely shifted the momentum of the game, roaring back to claim the next three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-22, and a decisive 15-9 in the tiebreak.

Vodafone Sultanlar League match statistics and standout players

Star player Marina Markova led the visiting squad with an impressive 25 points, while teammate Tijana Boskovic contributed 23 points and Zehra Güneş added 11 crucial points.

VakıfBank also anchored their defensive effort with a staggering 16 blocks at the net, which ultimately wore down the attack of Eczacıbaşı Peron Istanbul and secured the historic regular-season streak.

Giovanni Guidetti praises team resilience after slow start

Following the hard-fought victory, head coach Giovanni Guidetti highlighted the character of his players, noting that overcoming a two-set deficit against such high-caliber opponents requires immense discipline.

The latest triumph not only extends VakıfBank's unbeaten start to four matches in the current campaign, but it also stretches their remarkable regular-season league streak to 14 consecutive victories.

Round 4 results in the Turkish volleyball league

Elsewhere in the Vodafone Sultanlar League Round 4 action, several other teams delivered notable performances across various arenas in Turkey:

  • Fenerbahçe Medicana secured a straight-set sweep against Zeren Spor with a 3-0 scoreline.
  • Kuzeyboru edged out Beşiktaş in a dramatic five-set battle ending 3-2.
  • Galatasaray Daikin, Türk Hava Yolları, Aras Kargo, and Göztepe all claimed important victories in their respective fixtures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the volleyball match between VakıfBank and Eczacıbaşı?

VakıfBank won the thrilling Vodafone Sultanlar League match 3-2 after recovering from a two-set deficit against Eczacıbaşı Peron Istanbul.

What were the set scores in the VakıfBank and Eczacıbaşı match?

Eczacıbaşı Peron Istanbul won the first two sets 25-14 and 25-18, but VakıfBank fought back to win the next three sets 25-18, 25-22, and 15-9.

Who was the top scorer for VakıfBank against Eczacıbaşı?

Marina Markova led VakıfBank with 25 points, supported by Tijana Boskovic with 23 points and Zehra Güneş with 11 points.

How many consecutive league matches has VakıfBank won?

The victory extended VakıfBank's regular-season league winning streak to 14 matches under the guidance of head coach Giovanni Guidetti.