Savino Del Bene Scandicci has successfully secured their position in the CEV Champions League Final Four, triumphing over Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul in a thrilling Golden Set after a closely contested quarter-final.
Despite having established a strong 3–0 advantage in the first leg, the Italian squad was pushed to its limits when Fenerbahçe clinched a 3–1 victory at home, thereby forcing a decisive Golden Set. Arina Fedorovtseva, with an impressive 36 points, and Melissa Vargas, contributing 30 points, spearheaded the Turkish team’s formidable comeback effort. However, their valiant performance ultimately fell short of completing the overall turnaround.
For Scandicci, MVP Ekaterina Antropova delivered a standout performance, amassing 30 points, including seven crucial aces, while Avery Skinner contributed an additional 16 points. In the high-stakes Golden Set, Scandicci maintained their composure under pressure, securing a narrow 15–13 victory to clinch their advancement.
Match Result: Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul vs Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3–1 (32–30, 19–25, 25–13, 27–25)
Golden Set: 13–15
