Eczacibasi vs Developres | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2023

Eczacibasi vs Developres | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2023. The first leg of the CEV Champions League Volley 2023 quarterfinal between Developres Rzeszów and Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul delivered high-level volleyball and intense moments in front of a passionate Polish crowd. The match was played on March 14, 2023, in Rzeszów, where the home team hoped to make history against one of Europe’s most powerful clubs.

Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul claimed a crucial away victory with a 3–1 win, taking the sets 25–19, 22–25, 25–16, and 28–26. The Turkish side started the match strongly, imposing their rhythm early with aggressive serving and a dominant presence at the net, which allowed them to control the opening set. Developres responded in the second set with improved reception and more efficient attacking, leveling the match and igniting the home fans.

From the third set onward, Eczacıbaşı showed their experience and depth. Led by Tijana Bošković, the Istanbul team raised their intensity in attack and blocking, clearly dominating the third set and regaining control of the match. The fourth set turned into a dramatic battle, with Developres pushing hard to force a tie-break, but Eczacıbaşı stayed calm in the decisive moments and closed the set 28–26 to secure a vital road win.

Tijana Bošković was the standout performer of the match, once again proving why she is considered one of the best players in the world. Her scoring power and composure under pressure were key factors in Eczacıbaşı’s success. Despite the loss, Developres Rzeszów showed great fighting spirit and demonstrated that they could compete with Europe’s elite, keeping their hopes alive ahead of the return leg in Istanbul.

This first leg result gave Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul a strong advantage in the quarterfinal tie, while setting the stage for a thrilling and unpredictable second match in Turkey.

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