The national playerDenislav Bardarovwas key to the success of hisIBB Spor Kulübü, who prevailed at home againstGebze BLD.with 3:1(20:25, 27:25, 25:18, 25:23). The victory is the fifth for the Istanbul team since the start of the season and propelled IBB to8th place in the provisional standings.
After a shaky first game, lost 20:25, the hosts showed character and stability in key moments. The second game was a turning point – IBB won it dramatically 27:25, and then imposed control over the match in the third and fourth games.
Individual performance
Bardarov finished astop scorer for the winners with 15 points, to which he added1 ace and 1 block, as well as+7in the efficiency rating. The national player demonstrated stability in all elements:
60% positive and 47% perfect reception
62% attack efficiency with 48% efficiency
He received significant support from Bradley Gunter, who also played in Bulgaria, and added 14 points, as well as from Khalil with 13 points.
For the guests from Gebze, the standout was Miguel Gutierrez with 23 points, the most in the entire match. The player who played for Marek Dmitry Bakhovfinished with4 points.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | IBB | Gebze |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Positive reception | 42% | 48% |
| Attack points | 57 | 53 |
| Blocks | 11 | 6 |
| Opponent's errors | 22 | 26 |
Brief analysis:
Although Gebze had better overall reception, IBB compensated with a stronger block and fewer hesitations in crucial moments. The difference came precisely fromthe 11 blocksand more effective attack play after the second set, when the hosts took the psychological advantage and did not let go until the end.
After this success, IBB enters the next round with growing confidence, and Denislav Bardarov's form is a clear signal of his stable place among the team's leading players.
