VakifBank vs Milano | Full Match | CEV Champions League 2023 | QF 1 Leg

VakifBank vs Vero Volley Milano | Full Match | CEV Champions League 2023 | QF 1 Leg. VakifBank Istanbul delivered a commanding performance in Game 1 of the CEV Champions League 2023 quarter-finals, defeating Vero Volley Milano in straight sets in front of their home crowd in Istanbul. From the very first rally, VakifBank imposed their rhythm and showed why they were the defending champions of Europe, controlling the match with confidence, discipline, and power.

The Turkish giants secured a 3–0 victory, taking the sets 25–18, 25–19, and 25–17, and never allowed Vero Volley to fully settle into the game. VakifBank’s serve pressure disrupted Milano’s reception, while their blocking and floor defense constantly shut down the Italian side’s attacking options. Every set followed a similar pattern, with VakifBank building early leads and calmly closing them out.

Paola Egonu was the undisputed star of the match, delivering a dominant offensive display and finishing as the top scorer with 21 points. Her attacking efficiency and ability to score in crucial moments made the difference, as she repeatedly broke through the Vero Volley block. VakifBank were also supported by strong team play, with solid contributions from their outside hitters and a well-organized defensive system that limited Milano’s scoring chances.

For Vero Volley Milano, the challenge proved too great in this first leg. Despite the presence of experienced players and moments of resistance, they struggled to match VakifBank’s intensity and consistency. Their attack was frequently neutralized, and they were unable to generate long scoring runs that could shift the momentum.

This convincing win gave VakifBank a huge advantage heading into the second leg in Milan, putting them in an excellent position to advance to the semi-finals. The result once again underlined VakifBank’s status as one of the most dominant teams in European volleyball and set the tone for the rest of the quarter-final series.

Watch the highlights of this thrilling Champions League clash and relive VakifBank’s statement performance in Game 1 against Vero Volley Milano.

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