Without former national setter Georgi Seganov, the Turkish On Hotels Alanya Belediyespor, representing its country in the CEV Cup 2026, seriously complicated its chances for qualifying for the next phase. Seganov, who is the team captain, did not start the match and did not enter until its end.
In the first match of the round of 16 stage, played in Alanya 100 Yıl Recep Hacıfazlıoğlu Sports Hall, the hosts started well and won the first set, but ultimately lost to the Belgian Greenyard Maaseik with 1:3 (25:23, 17:25, 18:25, 20:25).
After an even start, Alanya failed to maintain its level in the subsequent sets, where the Belgian team imposed a more stable serving game and a more effective attack, which gradually tilted the scales in its favor.
The return leg will be played on January 28 in Belgium. To advance in the tournament, Alanya Belediyespor must win the second match 3:0 or 3:1 to equalize the aggregate score and force a golden set, in which the Turkish team will have to assert dominance over its opponent.
