The BR Volleys caused a surprise in the premier class at Halkbank Ankara, but narrowly missed the big coup.
The BR Volleys caused a big surprise in the premier class coup but narrowly missed. The German volleyball champion lost 2:3 (25:19, 21:25, 25:19, 27:29, 10:15) on the second matchday of the group phase at Halkbank Ankara on Wednesday (November 29th, 2023), but secured himself but unexpectedly a point because of the two sets won.
Even more was possible for the guests, who fought and played well, but they missed two in the fourth set matchballs for a 3-1 win. The Volleys’ next opponent in the premier class is the Italian championship third-placed GSD in two weeks Piacenzathe game will again take place away.
Berlin leaves two match points unused
The BR volleys presented themselves confidently in Ankara. Timothee Carle and diagonal attacker Marek Sotola demonstrated their offensive power. Middle blocker Timo Tammemaa repeatedly caused grief for the opponent with his consistent block defense and powerful serves.
The volleys in the third set needed good nerves. After minutes of discussion, a… Challenge highly controversially decided in favor of the Turks. Instead of 18:15 it was only 17:16. But after a red card against Ankaras Earvin N’Gapeth Due to complaining, the Berliners lost again a little later with a score of 22:17.
In the fourth round the guests were able to score two matchfailed to use the ball to win 3-1 and had to admit defeat on the opponent’s third set point after discrepancies in defense. The Tiebreaker Ankara then clearly dominated.
Broadcast: rbb24, November 29, 2023, 6 p.m
