Novara 🇮🇹 vs THY Istanbul 🇹🇷| Full Match | CEV Volleyball Cup 2025 Semifinal

Novara vs THY Istanbul | Full Match | CEV Volleyball Cup 2025 Semifinal. The first leg of the CEV Volleyball Cup 2025 semifinal delivered an intense battle as Igor Gorgonzola Novara hosted THY Istanbul in a high-stakes European clash. In front of their home crowd, Novara produced a dominant and composed performance to secure a huge 3–0 victory and take full control of the tie.

The opening set was tightly contested, with both teams trading points and showing strong attacking power. THY Istanbul came out aggressive, but Novara stayed calm under pressure and edged the set 25–23, gaining early momentum.

In the second set, Novara raised their level significantly. With excellent ball distribution, solid defense, and smart attacking, they took control of the game and closed the set comfortably at 25–18, putting themselves in a commanding position.

The third set brought more drama, as THY Istanbul fought hard to stay alive in the match. It turned into a close battle that went beyond the regular limit, but once again Novara proved stronger in crucial moments, sealing the set 26–24 and completing a straight-sets win.

Despite the loss, THY Istanbul had a standout performer in Anthi Vasilantonaki, who led all scorers with 18 points and carried much of her team’s offensive load. However, Novara’s strength came from their balanced team play, strong defensive system, and ability to perform in key moments.

This victory gave Novara a massive advantage heading into the second leg of the semifinal, putting them in a perfect position to reach the final—and they would later go on to win the entire competition.

🏐 Final Score:
Novara 3–0 THY Istanbul
(25–23, 25–18, 26–24)

All Credits by CEV

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