Ekaterina Antropova was namedMost Valuable Player (MVP)of the Women's Volleyball Club World Championship, after leadingScandiccito a historic title. The Italian club triumphed as the new world champion after defeatingConegliano 3:1, in a match that was a repeat of the Champions League final, but this time with a different winner.
Antropova was undisputed in attack throughout the tournament and especially in the final match. Scandicci's opposite hitter dominated in all key moments, being the main scorer and the factor that tipped the scales in favor of the new champion. Indicative of Scandicci's superiority is also the fact that the teamlost their first set in the tournament only in the final match.
The Ideal Team of the Tournament
The Dream Team included some of the brightest figures in world women's volleyball:
Setter:Maja Ognjenović
Opposite Hitter:Ekaterina Antropova
Outside Hitters:Gabi Guimarães, Avery Skinner
Middle Blockers:Marina Lubian, Adenízia
Libero:Camilla Bright
Maja Ognjenović's selection as best setter highlighted her immense contribution to the team's play, as well as her control over the tempo and organization in decisive moments.
Scandicci's title and individual awards solidify the team's place among the world elite and mark a new page in its club history, while Antropova's performance establishes her as one of the most dominant attackers in modern women's volleyball.
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