Milano vs VakifBank | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2024

Milano vs VakifBank | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2024. Vero Volley Milano and VakıfBank Istanbul delivered a thrilling five-set battle in Game 2 of the CEV Champions League 2024 group stage, producing one of the most exciting matches of the competition. VakıfBank came back from a two-set deficit to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory, showcasing their experience, depth, and mental strength in high-pressure moments. Milano started the match in dominant fashion, controlling the rhythm in the first two sets with strong serving, solid blocking, and effective offensive distribution. Their aggressive approach paid off as they claimed the opening sets and put VakıfBank under serious pressure, appearing close to a straight-sets win in front of a confident home crowd. From the third set onward, VakıfBank responded with a noticeable rise in intensity. Their defense improved, the serve became more disruptive, and their attackers found better solutions against Milano’s block. VakıfBank gradually shifted the momentum by winning the third and fourth sets, forcing the match into a decisive fifth set. The tie-break was highly competitive, with both teams exchanging points until VakıfBank gained a small but crucial advantage. With composure and precision in the final rallies, the Turkish champions closed the match 15–12 to complete a remarkable comeback and seal the 3–2 victory. Despite the loss, Milano’s performance over the entire group stage allowed them to finish at the top of the pool, underlining their consistency and strength in the competition. VakıfBank’s win, however, confirmed their status as one of the most dangerous teams in Europe and highlighted their ability to perform under extreme pressure. This match is remembered for its intensity, momentum swings, and elite-level volleyball, making it a must-watch encounter for fans of the CEV Champions League and women’s club volleyball. Vero Volley Milano 2–3 VakıfBank Istanbul Set scores: 25–22 Milano 25–18 Milano 20–25 VakıfBank 17–25 VakıfBank 12–15 VakıfBank Best scorers: Paola Egonu – 36 Kara Bajema – 19 Zehra Güneş – 11 Gabi – 9 Jordan Thompson – 27 Jordan Larson – 16 Raphaela Folie – 8 Miriam Sylla – 8 All Credits by CEV EuroVolleyTV: https://link.cev.eu/EVTVPVolley