VakifBank ISTANBUL
Play By Play
Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL
Top Scorer
- 25 - Melissa Teresa VARGAS (TUR)
- 22 - Gabriela BRAGA GUIMARAES (BRA)
- 18 - Michelle BARTSCH-HACKLEY (USA)
Officials
Igor PORVAZNIK
Ozan Cagi SARIKAYA
Head-to-Head
· This is the seventh Champions League semi-final tie between two Turkish teams. VakifBank ISTANBUL have been part of all of these ties (W5-L1).
· VakifBank ISTANBUL and Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL have met four times in the Champions League: in the 2010/11 semi-finals, in the 2014/15 Playoffs 6 (twice) and in the 2015/16 semi-finals.
· Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL's only Champions League victory against VakifBank ISTANBUL was a five-set victory in the second leg of the 2014/15 Playoffs 6 in Istanbul. VakifBank ISTANBUL won 3-2 in the 2010/11 semi-finals, 3-1 in the first leg of the 2014/15 Playoffs 6 and 3-0 in the 2015/16 semi-finals.
· Last December, these teams met in the semi-finals of the 2021 Club World Championships. VakifBank ISTANBUL defeated Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL in straight sets, reached the final and ended up winning their fourth trophy in the competition after a five-set win against A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO in the final.
· The winner of this semi-final tie will meet A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO in this year's Champions League final.
· This year's Champions League final will be the sixth between an Italian and Turkish team. Of the previous five, Italy won three and Turkey two.
VakifBank ISTANBUL
· VakifBank ISTANBUL are hoping to win the Champions League a record fifth time, surpassing Volley BERGAMO on four titles. VakifBank ISTANBUL claimed the title in 2010/11, 2012/13, 2016/17 and 2017/18.
· VakifBank ISTANBUL could reach the Champions League final for a record-extending eighth time. No other team has played the final more than five times.
· VakifBank ISTANBUL achieved a record nine top-three finishes in the Champions League, including a runners-up finish to A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO in last season's edition.
· These nine podium finishes came in the last 10 completed editions of the Champions League (the later stages of the 2019/20 season were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic), with the only exception a fifth place in 2011/12.
· Of VakifBank ISTANBUL's last six defeats in the Champions League, five came in five sets, including each of their last four losses: 2-3 versus Savino Del Bene SCANDICCI (2019/20 group), Unet e-work BUSTO ARSIZIO (2020/21 semi-finals), A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO (2020/21 final) and Developres RZESZÓW (2021/22 quarter-finals).
· Isabelle Haak (165) is the club's leading points scorer this Champions League season. In all competition's phases, only SC Prometey DNIPRO's Heidy Casanova Alvarez (186 in 10 matches) won more points. In the 2020/21 Champions League, Haak (236) finished as competition top scorer.
· Chiaka Ogbogu has won 21 points from stuff blocks in this season's Champions League, ranking her in fourth place behind SC Prometey DNIPRO's Nasya Dimitrova (35) and Diana Meliushkyna (25), and ZOK UB's Sofija Medic (22).
Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL
· Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL are hoping to reach the Champions League final for a third time, after 2009/10 (lost to Volley BERGAMO) and 2011/12 (won against RC CANNES).
· Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL finished in (joint) third place in 2010/11, 2015/16 and 2018/19. Only VakifBank ISTANBUL (9), Volley BERGAMO (7) and RC CANNES (6) claimed as many top-three finishes in the competition as Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL (5).
· Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL won all six of their group matches this season. They received two 3-0 awarded wins against Lokomotiv KALININGRAD Region in the quarter-finals.
· Arina Fedorovtseva (128) is the club's top scorer this Champions League season. Her 128 points rank her in fifth place on this season's best scorer list.
· Fedorovtseva won 20 points from serves in this season's Champions League, at least five more than any other player.
· Naz Aydemir Akyol is among the best setters in the competition, on an efficiency of 47,46%.
Giovanni Guidetti“We expect a very tough match. We're going to play against one of the best offensive teams I've ever seen in my life. They have an amazing physical power and very good serves. We must be very ready and well prepared for them. We are very excited about this big challenge for our team”
Head coach VakifBank ISTANBUL
Gabi Guimares“We prepared very well. Fenerbahçe Opet is an opponent we know very well and so we know how difficult this match will be. They have a very special offensive power. We must pay attention to our serves and ensure that their attackers do not take a comfortable position. Our most important advantage will be that the first match will be in our home. We want to get the advantage for the second match with the support of our fans in our gym”
Outside hitter VakifBank ISTANBUL
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Officials
First RefereeIgor PORVAZNIKSVKSecond RefereeOzan Cagi SARIKAYATUR
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How To Attend
Selami Ali mah. Vakıf sok. No:8 Bağlarbaşı Üsküdar, İSTANBUL, 34844 Capacity: 2800
Team
- GÜLÜBAY Buket1 Setter
- IVEGIN Tuğba4 Outside spiker
- AKMAN Kübra6 Middle blocker
- GÜRKAYNAK Ayse Melis8 Middle blocker
- ADALI Selin9 Libero
- AKSOY Karmen12 Middle blocker
- BOZ Meryem13 Opposite
- CEBECİOĞLU Derya17 Outside spiker
VakifBank ISTANBUL 
Address
Selami Ali mah. Vakıf sok. No: 8 Bağlarbaşı, Üsküdar İstanbulContacts
Previous Games
| 22/05/2022 | vs. |
3 - 1 | W | Go to Match Centre |
| 06/04/2022 | vs. |
0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
| 31/03/2022 | vs. |
3 - 1 | W | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
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24Competitions Played
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8Titles
- Competition
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11Matches Played
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9Matches Won
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82%Win %
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29Sets Won
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979Points Won
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45%Attack %
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47%Reception %
Team
- Birth Date: 1995
- Birth Place: New Jersey
- Height: 188 cm
- Birth Date: 1994
- Birth Place: Belo Horizonte/MG
- Height: 183 cm
- Birth Date: 1990
- Birth Place: Kansas
- Height: 194 cm
Team
- LAZAREVA Anna4 Opposite
- BASKIR Beliz5 Middle blocker
- CETIN Cansu7 Outside spiker
- BABAT Dicle Nur8 Middle blocker
- DIKEN Meliha9 Outside spiker
- KURT Ipar Ozay16 Outside spiker
- YÜZGENÇ Tutku Burcu17 Opposite
- ÜNAL Buse18 Setter
Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL
Address
Bagdat St. Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium Kiziltoprak-Kadikoy IstanbulContacts
Previous Games
| 06/04/2022 | vs. |
3 - 0 | W | Go to Match Centre |
| 31/03/2022 | vs. |
1 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
| 15/02/2022 | vs. |
3 - 0 | W | Go to Match Centre |
- All Time
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15Competitions Played
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2Titles
- Competition
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9Matches Played
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8Matches Won
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89%Win %
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25Sets Won
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746Points Won
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42%Attack %
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48%Reception %
Team
- Birth Date: 1993
- Birth Place: Gradačac
- Height: 187 cm
- Birth Date: 2004
- Height: 193 cm
- Birth Date: 1994
- Birth Place: Kraljevo
- Height: 187 cm
- Birth Date: 1999
- Birth Place: Cien Fuegos
- Height: 194 cm
Recent Results
VakifBank ISTANBUL
Developres RZESZÓW
(25 - 15, 25 - 19, 23 - 25, 25 - 23)
Developres RZESZÓW
VakifBank ISTANBUL
(13 - 25, 29 - 27, 19 - 25, 29 - 27, 15 - 13)
VakifBank ISTANBUL
ASPTT MULHOUSE VB
(25 - 11, 25 - 18, 25 - 21)
Team Statistics
Player Statistics
Head to Head
Buket GÜLÜBAY
Setter
VakifBank ISTANBUL
Beliz BASKIR
Middle blocker
Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL
Isabelle Haak of VakifBank ISTANBUL before the game
VakifBank ISTANBUL L
VakifBank ISTANBUL team hug
Isabelle Haak of VakifBank ISTANBUL serving
VakifBank ISTANBUL after a successful action
Fans enjoying the ultimate CLVolleyW show
VakifBank ISTANBUL emotions after the win
Gallery
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VakifBank ISTANBUL one step closer to the #SuperFinalsLjbljana
Delivering a great spectacle on Wednesday evening, and to the delight of all fans of Turkish Volleyball, the two of the strongest local teams - Vakifbank and Fenerbahce, locked horns in the home semi-final match in this season’s edition of Europe’s top club women’s competition - CEV Champions League Volley 2022. The two powerhouses of Istanbul battled it out in front of a full house at Vakifbank Spor Sarayi, but it was CLVolleyW 2021 runners-up of VakifBank who prevailed, and claimed a 3-1 victory.
This way, the players around head coach Giovanni Guidetti made an important step towards the #SuperFinalsLjbljana, and if they seize another victory next week in the away match, Volleyball supporters will enjoy a rematch of last year’s Big Finale as the winner of this semi-final tie will meet A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO.
On the other hand, Fenerbahçe Opet will search of a second Champions League victory against VakifBank ISTANBUL next week, in the final-deciding away semi-final match, as their only won was a five-set victory in the second leg of the 2014/15 Playoffs 6 in Istanbul.
Gabriela Braga Guimaraes (Gabi) of VakifBank was chosen for MVP on tonight’s matchup, scoring as many as 22 points for the win. On the other hand, 25 points by top scorer Melissa Vargas of Fenerbahce weren’t enough for a better outcome for the guests in this fixture.
Gabi“It was really important for us, to make this first step. It was a difficult match, we didn’t expect to win 3-0. We knew that we needed to show aggressivitiy, as we know their power in block-defence. Next match, we will have to do the same, although it won’t be easy in front of their fans.“
Player of VakifBank
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley"Fenerbahce Opet are a very strong team. We've met each other many times this season, and we always knew what we can expect and how hard this game would be. I am very happy that we won. Now, an even more difficult test awaits us, because next week, we will play in front of their fans. We are very excited about that match.”
Player of VakifBank
Giovanni Guidetti“We played a very tough match against a very strong team. In the next fixture, we have to play even better than today. Fenerbahçe Opet are a very experienced team and their players know how to play such matches. I expect a very challenging rematch. I am satisfied with the current shape of my team. I am happy with what we put out on the field today. We helped and supported each other well, but nothing is over yet.”
Head coach of VakifBank
The match in numbers
The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.
The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.
Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.
The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.
An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.
The number of successful point winning blocks of VakifBank ISTANBUL compared to Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL.
VakifBank ISTANBUL number of service aces compared to Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL
Errors leading to points of VakifBank ISTANBUL, next to those from Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL
Top Scorer
- 25 - Melissa Teresa VARGAS (TUR)
- 22 - Gabriela BRAGA GUIMARAES (BRA)
- 18 - Michelle BARTSCH-HACKLEY (USA)
Top Attacker
- 22 - Melissa Teresa VARGAS (TUR)
- 20 - Gabriela BRAGA GUIMARAES (BRA)
- 17 - Michelle BARTSCH-HACKLEY (USA)
Top Blocker
- 5 - Zehra GÜNEŞ (TUR)
- 3 - Arina FEDOROVTSEVA (RUS)
- 2 - Chiaka OGBOGU (USA)
Top Server
- 3 - Melissa Teresa VARGAS (TUR)
- 2 - Ana Cristina MENEZES OLIVEIRA DE SOUZA (BRA)
- 2 - Arina FEDOROVTSEVA (RUS)
Top Receiver
- 11 - Gabriela BRAGA GUIMARAES (BRA)
- 10 - Arina FEDOROVTSEVA (RUS)
- 8 - Ayça AYKAÇ ALTINTAŞ (TUR)