The surprise of the 17th round in the Turkish SMS Grup Efeler Ligi is a fact –Spor Totostopped the championZiraat Bankkart, beating them at home with3:1 (19:25, 25:16, 25:21, 25:22)and inflicted onlytheir second loss of the season.

The visitors started as planned and took the first set, but then the hosts turned the tide of the match with more stable reception play and greater consistency in defense. Spor Toto pressed with their serve and gradually pulled Ziraat out of their comfortable rhythm to close the match in four sets.

A serious factor in the loss was the absence ofTomasz Fornal– a Polish national player and one of the champion's stars. Without him, Ziraat's attack seemed more predictable, even though the squad still included big names such as the DutchmanNimir Abdelazizand Olympic championTrevor Clevenot.

The top scorer in the match wasJesús Herrerawith28 points, and Oreol Camejo added 15for Spor Toto's success. For Ziraat Nimir Abdelaziz finished with 24 points, and Bedirhan Bülbül scored 12.

Despite the defeatZiraat Bankkart remains leaderin the standings, continuing to hold the first position. At 4 points behind themis the "Bulgarian" Halkbank, who in this round defeated Bursa 3:1.