Turkey: Arkas take a big step towards playoffs after defeating Halkbank in postponement of Round 25

In postponement of AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi Round 25, Arkas Izmir defeat the unbeaten so far Halkbank by 3-1 (25:20, 17:25, 25:19, 25:23), but already mathematically to the top of the standings.
However, for Glenn Hoag’s side, this is basically a decisive victory to playoff’s qualification, a privilege reserved only to top four of the competition, and now a win against Cizre (who already avoid relegation) in last round will be enough.
The man of the match today was young outside hitter Mirza Lagumdzija, brother of national team member Adis, now opposite in Italian Superlega side Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza, author of 26 points, 55% in attack and 43% efficiency.

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🏐| AXA Sigorta Efeler Ligi 2021/22 – Round 25

| March 25, 2022
• Spor Toto Ankara – Fenerbahce HDI
Sigorta Istanbul 0-3 (22:25, 15:25, 17:25)

| March 26
• Ziraat Bankkart Ankara – Bingol Solhan Spor 3-2 (25:19, 25:22, 21:25, 19:25, 15:9)
• Bursa B.Sehir Bld. – Tokat Bld. Plevne 3-0 (25:19, 25:21, 25:18)
• Galatasaray HDI Sigorta Istanbul – Altekma Izmir 3-2 (23:25, 25:14, 25:17, 23:25, 15:11)
• Yeni Kiziltepe Spor – Avsar Maden Suyu Afyon Bld. Yuntas 3-0 (25:21, 25:22, 25:22)
• Sorgun Bld. – Allpower Aku Cizre Bld. 2-3
(34:32, 16:25, 23:25, 25:17, 20:22)

| March 28
• Arkas Spor Izmir – Halkbank Ankara 3-1 (25:20, 17:25, 25:19, 25:23)
Top Scorers: Lagumdzija 26, Subasi 18, Hoag 10, Cengiz 10; Hernandez Ramos 15, Bruno 11, Gulmezoglu 11, Vigrass 9.

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🏐| STANDINGS (updated on this day)
Halkbank Ankara 68
Fenerbahce HDI Sigorta Istanbul 60
Ziraat Bankkart Ankara 58
Arkas Spor Izmir 50
Spor Toto Ankara 47
Galatasaray HDI Sigorta Istanbul 45
Bursa B.Sehir Bld. 33
Altekma Izmir 29
Allpower Aku Cizre Bld. 28
Yeni Kiziltepe Spor 26
Tokat Bld. Plevne 25
Sorgun Bld. 24
Bingol Solhan Spor 21
Avsar Maden Suyu Afyon Bld. Yuntas 11
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