Vero Volley's Best Moments on their Way to Bronze I Final Four Istanbul 2025

We can talk about Agonu playing offence all day long, but that was excellent defence as well. Wybord set us under some pressure and that's a smart move. Two from two, Trebien from. Because Agonu 321 in the block, very difficult. Even for Gabi there at certain times, and there's another block. Milano may be struggling overall against Conecliano over the past couple of seasons. But they started like a team with nothing to lose. Agonu back on for the front court. She needs to get ammo. She needs to find her rhythm. Oh, Dainese is already celebrating. But these are the small things that even the Moko do so well. They're covering everywhere. Five or six covers in this game that have really put Milano to the saw, but second time. Ana Dainese says, I am going to finish and penetrate and put this one down. Monster block, two monster blocks in a row. And she's leading this team towards the finish line in the second. They were way down. Lukaszek slightly tight this time. The Polish connection in the Parson-Wolosz setting. Gabi shut down moments ago, beginning of the set. Milano looked at it and you could see their faces. Dainese is there again. And it looked like also gets a nod in front of Lukaszek. No surprise. A Moko get this third set underway, serving from the right to the left to the blue of Milano. Two up, Dainese, Agonu. Dainese with the serve, again. Oh, shoulder dig from Dainese. Milano need all of these things to go their way. Formerly of Denso Airbis. Before the blocks coming. Milano are not giving in here. But we are underway in the CEV Champions League bronze medal matchup. It's very volley. Milano on the left of your screen in the pink and on the right hand side, it's Bukit Bank, Istanbul. It's going to hold the middle a little bit more. They're going to go up to Dowderup again. Yes, they are. That's exactly how they won at home earlier on. But Dainese is on the money again. Fast work with Oro. 39 balls yesterday, but the moment Dowderup is getting all the ball for the first time. Agonu can get into the game. But the defense is really heavily stacked into that angle. And that will be one for Agonu already, who, I have to say, in the last final fours, although he was pretty heavy leaving the stadium yesterday. And why not? Oh, Agonu looking for that Agonu angle. Balls in a good spot, forced to position four though. Oro again, loves going on two. And Oro does what she did yesterday. And that's just sensed the situation. That ball set up perfectly. There's a big gap open. Chucked to the outside of the hands. Kacicic playing defense. Lavrini's got his arms out for a big hug. Agonu goes high through the block this time for spiking efficiency yesterday. But today you just can't give these champions league titles away. They're probably earned. Some of the best players of this generation still haven't won a champions league. Chancellors by what a set that is. Francy flying through the pipe. But the defense is exceptional. And no wonder Kazud's celebrating like she scored it. Bish, bash, bosh, Milano in transition. Kazud as well. And now the French captain unloads. Buffet with bronchitis. She came and did the live show with us in the build up to this final four. And you can find that on European Volleyball YouTube. Markova again. Oh, someone's got in the front of it. It's Kacicic and Agonu. Passes in system. Defense is good. Volley's coming over from Agonu. Agonu now just sitting behind the block for the tip. That's exactly why she's there in those transition situations where hitting angles, as we said, is so tough. Milan look very organized. They've ridden out that early storm. And in turn, she passed yesterday. She passed beautifully. But in this matchup last time, it was a struggle. Oh, over on two. Good cover from Buzetti. The pass was just slightly off the net and the setter was really struggling on that day. We might see a Lamprini-Consantino a little bit later on. But it wasn't her fault the pass wasn't there. Knowing that. Another thing, being able to stop her when she's in rhythm. Macy plucked by Chansu Erzbai. Oh, into the angle. There's a deflection off the shoulder. Franti has to get up. Frantic stuff as well from Vakifan. Another touch from Franti. But to no avail this time. Dodoni now back to being calm. And Agonu goes back to a first phase. Nycatcher passes off in straights. It's a lot of pressure on Chansu. Markovas somehow gets that ball back. Oro. That long line ball becomes the favour to try and push the blocker or open the space between the two blockers. A bit more BFE out there as Franti is aggressive. Service deep on Markova. Having to work her way back into the game. But this is where she's so dangerous. Just in out of rhythm situations. Agonu's just gone as high as she can. And she's been touched by Markova. Out of system ball again. Three up in the block. Defence now from Franti. Chansu flicks it to the pin. Markova stopped this time. Bertjicic is there. Takes most of the free lunch ticket that she just received. Markova trying to take her out the offence. Bring her in the tip, through the pipe. The blockers are fully aware of the situation. High ball to the outside. Two up in the block. No angles for Franti there. That's blocked out with Ogon now putting the ball in. Markova on the pipe. Danese gets one. That's the first time that Markova's been stopped through the pipe, on that wrist away. Almost every time she loves to swing away from the body. Well, orientated outsides on. And that's a great serve from Markova. The service pressure has gone up. And that's a couple of dribs now from Markova. That's really working. And... ...as you do. It's just... ...Bodrum International over this weekend. She'll be coming and trying to get the ball early on. Markova. Oh, what a start. Ajar is just passing slightly off the net. She's frustrated. Franti's shut down. Herrmann has come off the bench. Impressive yesterday as well against Markova. Straight down the line. Great pass, really, from Gabizoulou. But there, the block of Milano. Raining down a little bit more pain. They're two away from taking bronze.