Eczacıbaşı Dynavit faced VakıfBank away in the second match of the Vodafone Sultanlar League playoff. They were eliminated in the semifinals after losing 3-2 with set scores of 14-25, 31-29, 25-22, 22-25, and 13-15.
The match started with a block from Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, but VakıfBank quickly took control. Although the orange-and-white side tried to close the gap, they struggled to organize their play and lost the set 25-14.
In the early part of the second set, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit managed to take the lead. Playing effectively in attack, they stayed in the match. In a thrilling set, the visiting team had six set-point opportunities and won it 31-29, leveling the match. In this set, Stysiak scored 9 points in attack.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit started the third set strongly, building an advantage of up to 8 points. With an effective defensive performance, they entered the final phase of the set ahead. Although the opponent reduced the gap, the orange-and-white team did not allow a comeback and won the set 25-22, taking a 2-1 lead in the match.
Both teams began the fourth set with high motivation, and the lead changed hands frequently until the final moments. Despite trying to stay in the match, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit lost the set 25-22, making it 2-2.
VakıfBank started the deciding set ahead and won it 15-13, taking the match 3-2 and advancing to the final.
Magdalena Stysiak scored 24 points in the match. Eczacıbaşı Dynavit recorded a total of 9 blocks and 5 service aces.
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit will face Zeren Spor for third place.
The first match of the Vodafone Sultanlar League 3rd–4th place playoff will be played on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 16:00 at Eczacıbaşı Sports Hall, and the second match will be played away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
VakıfBank – Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: 3-2
Venue: VakıfBank Volleyball Hall
Referees: Seçkin Yener, Yasin Çalışkan
VakıfBank: Ogbogu, Cansu, Markova, Zehra, Boskovic, Derya, Ayça (L), Sıla, Dangubic, Cazaute
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit: Yaprak, Jack-Kısal, Elif, Ebrar, Rettke, Stysiak, Simge (L), Dilay, Meliha, Smrek, Boden, Maglio
Sets: 25-14, 29-31, 22-25, 25-22, 15-13
Duration: 143 minutes (21, 38, 28, 29, 27)
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.
