Halkbank Ankara clinches quarter-final spot in CLVolleyM 2025

The match began with Milano taking full control and playing with precision. They dominated the first set, winning 25-16, and edged out Halkbank in a tight second set, 26-24. With two sets secured, Milano looked well on their way to victory, their players moving smoothly across the court, delivering powerful spikes and sharp serves.

But Halkbank Ankara was not ready to back down. Determined to turn the game around, they fought hard in the third set, pushing past Milano’s defense and taking it 25-23. The intensity grew as both teams battled for every point. Milano, eager to close the match, pushed even harder in the fourth set. The teams traded points in a back-and-forth struggle, neither willing to give up. Finally, Milano managed to edge out a 28-26 win, sending the match into a golden set.

With both teams tied on wins (1-3, 3-1), everything came down to the golden set. Both sides fought hard, refusing to give up a single point easily. In the end, Halkbank narrowly defeated Milano 15-13, securing the victory and earning their place in the men's Champions League Volleyball quarter-finals.

In this crucial moment, Marek Sotola stepped up for Halkbank Ankara. He led his team with an outstanding performance, scoring 32 points, including 4 blocks and 28 winning spikes, making him the top scorer of the match.

It was a match that had dominance, comeback, and ultimate heartbreak for the Italian side.

With this hard-fought victory, Halkbank Ankara has proven they have what it takes to go all the way. Their ability to perform under extreme pressure will serve them well as they progress deeper into the CLVolleyM 2025