In the second match of the day from the final four of the "AXA Insurance" volleyball tournament, "Fenerbahçe Medicana" faced "Arkas Spor". After a hard-fought battle, "Fenerbahçe" won 3:1 (25:27, 25:15, 25:20, 32:30) and secured a place in the final against "Halkbank".
Dynamic start and lead for "Arkas Spor"
The match started evenly, with both teams demonstrating stable play in block and defense. Until the final part of the first set, the score was extremely even. "Fenerbahçe" took a 20-19 lead, but the Izmir team made a comeback at 21-23, thanks to Burutay, who dominated at the net. In the tense conclusion, young Göksen brought the winning point for "Arkas Spor" – 27-25.
First set statistics:
Fenerbahçe: Ngapeth – 5 points, Yiğit – 6 points
Arkas Spor: Grozer – 9 points
Fenerbahçe responds with a strong second set
"Fenerbahçe" took control from the very beginning, leading 5-1 and 10-5. The yellow-dark blues continued their dominance, reaching 20-12. Without surprises, they closed the set at 25-15, leveling the match score – 1:1.
Crucial third set for "Fenerbahçe"
"Arkas Spor" started the third set impressively, taking 4 consecutive points on Burutay's serve. However, "Fenerbahçe" equalized at 9-9, and Ngapeth and Kaan led their team forward. They entered the decisive part with 20-18 and allowed no surprises – 25-20 and 2:1 sets.
Dramatic fourth set and victory for "Fenerbahçe"
The last set offered true volleyball drama. After a 6-6 tie, "Arkas Spor" took the lead at 16-15 and 20-17. However, "Fenerbahçe" closed the gap, and a heart-stopping point battle ensued – 21-21, 22-22, 29-29. In the decisive moments, Kaan, Yiğit, and Ngapeth showed class and brought 32-30 for their team, making the final score 3:1.
Key players in the match
✅ Top scorers for "Fenerbahçe Medicana":
Kaan – 23 points (4 blocks)
Ngapeth – 19 points
Yiğit – 15 points
Yendryck – 10 points
✅ Top scorers for "Arkas Spor":
Grozer – 27 points (2 blocks)
Burutay - 12 points
Göksen - 10 points
❌Denis Karyagin appeared in the fourth set but failed to score a point.
What's next?
🏆 The winner of the AXA Insurance Cup will have the right to represent Turkey in the CEV Cup next season.