Fenerbahçe Medicana 1 – Tigers 3
Tigers faced Fenerbahçe Medicana in Ankara in the AXA Sigorta Kupa Voley Women’s Semi-Final and secured a 3–1 victory with set scores of 25–22, 25–17, 22–25 and 33–31, earning their place in the final.
The match started with a 3–0 run by Tigers. Strong defensive organization helped the orange and white side build a four-point lead midway through the set. With effective reception and solid blocking, Tigers closed the set 25–22, taking a 1–0 lead. The team recorded four block points in this set.
Tigers carried their momentum into the second set, quickly organizing both offensively and defensively to extend the lead to six points. Despite intense rallies, Tigers maintained control and secured the set 25–17.
Ebrar Karakurt stood out with 10 points in this set.
The third set began with Fenerbahçe Medicana in control. Although Tigers managed to level the score with Yaprak’s ace and briefly take the lead, their efforts were not enough, and they lost the set 25–22.
In the fourth set, Fenerbahçe once again started ahead, but Tigers quickly found their rhythm. In a thrilling and highly competitive finish, Tigers held their nerve and, with powerful attacking plays, won the set 33–31, sealing the match 3–1 and booking their place in the final.
After defeating Fenerbahçe Medicana, Tigers will now compete for the trophy in the final against VakıfBank. The team aims to return from Ankara with the cup.
📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕖 19:00
📍 Ankara Sports Hall
📺 Broadcast: TRT Spor
Fenerbahçe Medicana – Tigers: 1–3
Venue: Ankara Sports Hall
Referees: Koray Yılmazgil, İlknur Çakar
Fenerbahçe Medicana:
Eda, Orro, Fedorovtseva, Aslı, Vargas, Ana Cristina, Gizem (L), Hande, Arelya, Yaasmeen, Gülce (L), Korneluk
Tigers:
Rettke, Stysiak, Yaprak, Jack-Kısal, Elif, Ebrar, Simge (L), Dilay, Boden, Smrek, Maglio
Sets: 22–25, 17–25, 25–22, 31–33 (1–3)
Duration: 141 minutes (32, 28, 38, 43)
Tigers faced Zeren Spor at home in the Vodafone Sultanlar League Play-Off 3rd Place Series – Game 1. The orange and white side secured a 3–1 victory with set scores of 25–10, 27–29, 25–21 and 25–19, gaining an important advantage in the series.
After finishing the Vodafone Sultanlar League regular season in fourth place, Tigers are set to take the court in the 3rd place play-off series. The orange and white side will host Zeren Spor in the first match and will play the second leg away on April 11. Tigers aim to take control of the series early and secure a crucial win.
