VakifBank kept winning streak in Champions League
<strong>The ‘Match of the Week’ featuring titleholders VakıfBank ISTANBUL and Russia’s Dinamo MOSCOW will draw much of the attention – especially since the Muscovites need a positive result in order to remain in contention for a spot in the Playoffs.</strong>
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VakifBank ISTANBUL (TUR) vs. Dinamo MOSCOW (RUS)
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• VakifBank ISTANBUL claimed four titles in 2017, i.e. the CEV Volleyball Champions League, the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship, Turkey’s Supercup and national cup. <br />
• VakifBank ISTANBUL were the first Turkish team to win Europe’s elite club competition – in 2011 – and the only one to have three titles to their name – 2011, 2013 and 2017. <br />
• VakifBank have not lost a Champions League home match since December 11, 2014 when they lost 1-3 to France’s RC CANNES. <br />
• It is the last home match in Pool D for VakifBank where they have three wins in as many matches so far.<br />
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<strong> VakifBank team captain Gözde Kirdar: </strong>“Dinamo MOSCOW is an incredibly strong team, especially in attack. They recently transferred a player to strengthen their roster. It will be a very important match for us, because we want to secure first place in Pool D. We are working very hard for this match and I hope our supporters will not leave us alone.” <br />
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<strong> VakifBank middle blocker Milena Rasic: </strong>“Dinamo MOSCOW is a very good team. I am sure they will come here to give everything they can. We know how important this game is for us and for them as well. We have to be ready for this match.”
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<strong>VakifBank ISTANBUL head coach Giovanni Guidetti:</strong> “For sure this will be a very different match from the one that we had in Moscow. This match will be Dinamo MOSCOW’s last chance to stay in contention for a spot in the Playoffs. They have a new and very good player in attack. It will be a very difficult match for us. We have to play very carefully.”
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