Scandicci vs VakifBank | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2026

Scandicci vs VakifBank | Full Match | CEV Champions League Volley 2026. Savino Del Bene Scandicci and VakıfBank Istanbul delivered a thrilling showdown in the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley 2026! Played on January 8, 2026, at Palazzo Wanny in Florence, this women’s volleyball clash ended with VakıfBank claiming a 3–1 victory: 26–24, 25–22, 17–25, 25–21.

Ekaterina Antropova produced an outstanding performance, scoring a match-high 30 points, but Tijana Bošković and Marina Markova powered the Turkish side to victory. Bošković earned the MVP award with 24 points, while Markova added 21 as their attacking partnership proved decisive in the biggest moments.

The opening set immediately delivered drama. Antropova fired three consecutive aces, helping Scandicci build an early advantage, but VakıfBank fought back and edged a tense finish 26–24. The visitors then raced into a 5–0 lead in the second set. Scandicci recovered and briefly moved ahead, only for VakıfBank to regain control and take it 25–22.

With their backs against the wall, Scandicci responded brilliantly. Emma Graziani’s introduction, Sarah Franklin’s serving, and stronger blocking helped the Italian side dominate the third set 25–17. The comeback was alive, and the home team carried that momentum into the fourth.

However, VakıfBank refused to let the match slip away. Bošković and Markova delivered crucial attacks as the visitors overturned another deficit, before Cansu Özbay sealed the victory with an ace.

For Scandicci, Sarah Franklin contributed 11 points, Avery Skinner and Camilla Weitzel scored nine each, Emma Graziani added four, Caterina Bosetti finished with two, and Maja Ognjenović and Linda Nwakalor scored one apiece. For VakıfBank, Héléna Cazaute added 11 points, Zehra Güneş contributed 10, Chiaka Ogbogu scored seven, and Cansu Özbay finished with five.

Despite leading 14–11 in winning blocks and 9–5 in aces, Scandicci could not overcome VakıfBank’s attacking depth and composure in the decisive rallies. The result ended Scandicci’s 15-match winning streak and moved VakıfBank to the top of Pool A with three victories from three matches and nine points.

Watch the full match for powerful spikes, incredible saves, huge blocks, and a spectacular battle between some of the biggest stars in women’s volleyball!

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