The team of IBB Spor Kulübü achieved a convincing 3:0 victory (30:32, 11:25 and 22:25) in their away match against Gaziantep Gençlik Spor in a game from the Turkish Efelerligi. The players of the Istanbul club demonstrated higher class, more stable organization and more effective solutions in attack and defense.

Bulgarian receiver Denislav Bardarov once again proved to be one of IBB's most consistent and useful players – both in reception, and in attack and block.

The match was entirely dictated by IBB Spor Kulübü, who controlled the tempo, serve, and high ball play. The first game was the only more contested one, after Gaziantep put up serious resistance, but after 30:32 IBB took the initiative and did not let go until the end.

The Istanbul team dominated in all key elements – attack, block, and reception. IBB finished the match with 61 points scored, while Gaziantep Gençlik Spor concluded with 42.

Bardarov played a match below the level we are used to seeing from him, but nevertheless demonstrated stability in all phases of the game. His presence in reception and attack provided the necessary consistency in moments when IBB needed control.

Individual statistics of Denislav Bardarov

• Total points: 9

• Serve: 14 attempts, 3 errors, 1 ace

• Reception: 35 receptions, 0 errors

  • Positive reception: 69%

  • Perfect reception: 43%

• Attack: 7 points scored from 15 attempts

  • Success rate: 47%

  • Efficiency: 20%

• Block: 1 point

Top scorers

IBB SPOR KULÜBÜ

1. Ali Fazli – 21 points

2. Halil Ibrahim Yucel – 18 points

3. Denislav Bardarov – 9 points

4. Cemal Ozgur - 7 points

GAZIANTEP GENCLIK SPOR

1. Nazar Hetman - 13 points

2. Hamdi Erkan - 12 points

3. Yann Niclas Bohme - 8 points

4. Yusuf Emre Guler - 3 points