VC Wiesbaden fails in the CEV Challenge Cup: Galatasaray too strong!

VC Wiesbaden fails in the CEV Challenge Cup: Galatasaray too strong!

A drama on the volleyball field! VC Wiesbaden missed the round of 16 at the CEV Challenge Cup and had to surrender to the overwhelming team of Galatasaray Istanbul. In a sold -out hall on the German unity square, the second leg ended 1: 3 (15:25, 15:25, 25:17, 20:25). The hopes of progressing were already severely steamed after the first leg in Turkey, which was lost with 0: 3.

The starting point was clear: to move into the quarter -finals, Wiesbaden had to win at least 3: 0 or 3: 1 to keep the chance of progressing in the decisive "golden set". Everything seemed possible at the beginning of the game, but after a strong phase of the guests, the VCW was forced to withdraw. The win of the third set briefly gave rise to hope, but Galatasaray left no doubt in the fourth set and dominated from the beginning.

crucial moments

The encounter was a reflection of last season when Wiesbaden surprisingly triumphed against Istanbul in a gripping duel. But this time the team was unable to withstand the pressure. The defeat means that for VC Wiesbaden in the European Cup and leaves the fans behind with mixed feelings.