Savino Del Bene Scandicci has successfully booked their coveted place in the CEV Champions League Final Four, achieving this by narrowly defeating Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul in a breathtaking Golden Set decider.
Despite holding a significant 3–0 advantage from the first leg, the Italian squad was pushed to its absolute limits. Fenerbahçe mounted an impressive home comeback, securing a 3–1 victory that forced the match into a tie-breaking Golden Set. Powerhouses Arina Fedorovtseva, with an outstanding 36 points, and Melissa Vargas, contributing 30 points, were instrumental in leading the Turkish side’s valiant effort, though it wasn’t quite enough to complete the full reversal.
For Scandicci, MVP Ekaterina Antropova delivered a stellar performance, amassing 30 points, which included seven crucial aces. Avery Skinner also made a significant contribution with 16 points. In the high-stakes Golden Set, Scandicci demonstrated remarkable composure under pressure, ultimately clinching a tight 15–13 win to advance to the semi-finals.
Match Result: Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul vs Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3–1 (32–30, 19–25, 25–13, 27–25)
Golden Set: Savino Del Bene Scandicci 15–13 Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul