Halkbank (Ankara) recorded a convincing home victory against Spor Toto with a score of 3:0 (25:20, 25:21, 25:21) in a match from the 11th round of the championship, played on December 16, 2025. The match lasted 91 minutes and was entirely dictated by the hosts.
Halkbank's great leader was once again Matey Kaziyski, who played an almost flawless match and deservedly became the most valuable player of the encounter.
Individual Performance
Kaziyski finished with 22 points and an impressive +17 efficiency rating, having scored:
4 aces
1 block
71% positive reception
43% perfect reception
48% attack success rate
42% attack efficiency
The other volleyball player with a double-digit score for Halkbank was Czech national Marek Sotola, who added 10 points.
Bulgarian opposite hitter Tsvetan Sokolov appeared in play only in the first set, in which he scored 1 point, after which he was rested by the coaching staff.
For Spor Toto, the top scorer was Jesús Herrera Jaime with 22 points, but his performance was not enough to change the course of the match.
Team Statistics
| Metric | Halkbank | Spor Toto |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Positive Reception | 60% | 61% |
| Attack Points | 39 | 40 |
| Blocks | 15 | 6 |
| Opponent's errors | 16 | 17 |
Despite a similar positive reception percentage and almost equal attack points, Halkbank's decisive advantage came from blocking (15:6) and a stronger serve. These elements allowed the hosts to control the course of all three sets and avoid serious pressure.
With this ninth victory, Halkbank solidified its position at the top of the standings, where they are second, and Matey Kaziyski once again proved that he remains a key figure and leader in the squad. Spor Toto, on its part, showed moments of good play, but the lack of stability in defense and blocking proved fatal against a high-class opponent.
